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heartwood in Malay

teras kayu

US/ˈhɑɹtˌwʊd/

heartwood in Malay: teras kayu. In English, heartwood means the wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.

Malay words for heartwood

wood
teras kayu

English meaning of heartwood

  1. noun The wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.

Full definition of heartwood

heartwood in a sentence

  • A popular myth is that heartwood is stronger than sapwood.

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Questions about heartwood in Malay

What is the meaning of heartwood in Malay?
Heartwood in Malay is teras kayu.
Apakah maksud heartwood dalam bahasa Melayu?
Heartwood: teras kayu.
What does heartwood mean in English?
Heartwood means the wood nearer the heart of a stem or branch, different in color from the sapwood.

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