ring-porous


ring–po·rous

adj \ˈriŋ-ˌpr-əs\

Definition of RING-POROUS

: having vessels more numerous and usually larger in cross section in the springwood with a resulting more or less distinct line between the springwood and the last season's wood — compare diffuse-porous

First Known Use of RING-POROUS

1902

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