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sapwood

3 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. sapwood (noun)
  2. sapwood rot (noun)
  3. included sapwood (noun)

sap·wood

noun \-ˌwu̇d\

Definition of SAPWOOD

: the younger softer living or physiologically active outer portion of wood that lies between the cambium and the heartwood and is more permeable, less durable, and usually lighter in color than the heartwood
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