spalting

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Synonyms: spalling, salting, spaling, spatting, spalding, scalding, panting, pelting, exalting, smarting, sporting, stalking

Antonyms: spalling, salting, spaling, spatting, spalding, scalding, panting, pelting, exalting, smarting, sporting, stalking

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|woodworking}} Any coloration of wood, either living or dead, by [[fungus|fungi]], which is considered visually or texturally appealing. Biochemical responses by the tree are not included within the scope of spalting.

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