What is another word for duramen?

Pronunciation: [djˈʊ͡əɹe͡ɪmˌɛn] (IPA)

Duramen is a botanical term that refers to the heartwood of a tree, which is the dark, dense, and hard part at the center of a tree trunk. Other synonyms for duramen include heartwood, corewood, or xylem. Heartwood is commonly found in trees that have grown older, and its hard and durable nature is often used for high-quality furniture-making and construction. Corewood typically refers to the central part of a tree trunk, while xylem refers to the water-conducting tissues in a tree. Ultimately, these terms all refer to the same essential component of a tree, which provides strength, structure, and support.

Synonyms for Duramen:

  • n.

    duramen plant
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What are the hypernyms for Duramen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Duramen?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for duramen (as nouns)

What are the holonyms for Duramen?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.
  • holonyms for duramen (as nouns)

Usage examples for Duramen

It lies next the bark, and after a course of years, sometimes many, as in the case of oaks, sometimes few, as in the case of firs, it becomes hardened and ultimately forms the duramen or heartwood.
"Seasoning of Wood"
Joseph B. Wagner
The duramen or heartwood is the inner, darker part of the log.
"Seasoning of Wood"
Joseph B. Wagner

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