spalted wood

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Scope note
Wood that has been affected by water and fungus, often causing it to be brittle, short-grained, and easily broken. Spalted wood often has a greenish color. It is valued as an unusual material if the wood is still in a good enough state to be workable.
spalted wood
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024