Sapwood: meaning, definitions and examples
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sapwood
[ หsรฆpหwสd ]
botanical term
Sapwood is the younger, outer part of a tree's trunk or branch, situated between the bark and the heartwood. It is usually lighter in color and consists of living cells that transport water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves. As trees grow, the inner layers of sapwood gradually mature into heartwood, leading to changes in its density and color. Sapwood plays a crucial role in the tree's physiology, contributing to growth and health.
Synonyms
live wood, xylem.
Examples of usage
- The sapwood of the oak tree is quite flexible.
- Carpenters prefer using sapwood for certain types of furniture.
- The sapwood layer protects the inner heartwood.
Translations
Translations of the word "sapwood" in other languages:
๐ต๐น madeira de alburno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคชเคตเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Splintholz
๐ฎ๐ฉ kayu teras
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะฟwood
๐ต๐ฑ drewno bielaste
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฝๆจ
๐ซ๐ท bois d'aubier
๐ช๐ธ madera de albura
๐น๐ท aฤaรง kabuฤu
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋๋ฌด
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฎุดุจ ุงูุณูุฏูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ bรญlรก dลevo
๐ธ๐ฐ biele drevo
๐จ๐ณ ็ฝๆจ
๐ธ๐ฎ belo leso
๐ฎ๐ธ hvรญtt timbur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐา ะฐาะฐั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แ แฎแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤacฤฑn aฤ hissษsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ madera de albura
Etymology
The term 'sapwood' comes from the combination of 'sap,' referring to the fluid transport systems of trees, and 'wood,' denoting the structural material of the tree itself. The word has roots in Old English, where 'sap' derived from the Proto-Germanic *sapล, which meant liquid or juice, while 'wood' comes from the Proto-Indo-European *dฤu-, a base related to trees and timber. Sapwood has been recognized historically in agriculture and forestry for its vital function in water and nutrient transport, leading to its distinct classification alongside heartwood.