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sapwood

The correct spelling is sapwood.

How to pronounce sapwood

noun

IPA: /ˈsapwʊd/

Say it like: Sap-woo-d

The correct spelling is sapwood. The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch, different in color from the heartwood. For example: "A popular myth is that sapwood is not as strong as heartwood."

Usage Examples

A popular myth is that sapwood is not as strong as heartwood.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The wood just under the bark of a stem or branch, different in color from the heartwood.

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