spalt
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Wood that has dark lines from fungus and is used for decoration
- noun
- Specialized
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madera de spalt
- Collectors often seek out spalt for its unique and beautiful grain patterns.
Examples
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The artisan used a piece of spalt to create a striking tabletop.
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Furniture made from spalt can add a distinctive touch to any room.
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This table is made of beautiful spalt wood.
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The spalt adds a unique character to the furniture.
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The artisan used a piece of spalt to create a striking tabletop.
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Collectors often seek out spalt for its unique and beautiful grain patterns.
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Furniture made from spalt can add a distinctive touch to any room.
How Decorative
Surface Forms
Etymology
Spalt comes from the German words spalt or spalten, meaning 'split'. A fungus makes dark lines that look like splits in the wood, so the name spalt helps you remember its decorative, marked grain.