softwood
Forestry. a coniferous tree or its wood.
of, relating to, or made of softwood.
Origin of softwood
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How to use softwood in a sentence
The softwoods do not contain "pores" or vessels and are therefore called "non-porous" woods.
Seasoning of Wood | Joseph B. WagnerThis process manifestly does not apply to many of the hardwoods, but is applicable to many of the softwoods.
Seasoning of Wood | Joseph B. WagnerThis applies more particularly to the hardwoods, although it may be required for softwoods also.
Seasoning of Wood | Joseph B. WagnerThese high-temperature methods will not apply to the majority of hardwoods, however, nor to many of the softwoods.
Seasoning of Wood | Joseph B. WagnerTest pieces cut from softwoods will dry quicker than those cut from hardwoods.
Seasoning of Wood | Joseph B. Wagner
British Dictionary definitions for softwood
/ (ˈsɒftˌwʊd) /
the open-grained wood of any of numerous coniferous trees, such as pine and cedar, as distinguished from that of a dicotyledonous tree
any tree yielding this wood
- Compare hardwood
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Scientific definitions for softwood
[ sôft′wud′ ]
A coniferous tree, especially as distinguished from an angiosperm, or hardwood, tree.
The wood of a coniferous tree. Softwoods are in general softer than hardwoods. However, some softwoods, such as yew, are comparatively hard, while some hardwoods, such as basswood, are comparatively soft.
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