compression wood en · NOUN
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) Reaction wood, in gymnosperms and amborella, that forms on the side of the part which is under compression and straightens its bend, and which has a lower percentage of cellulose and a higher percentage of lignin than normal wood.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| compression woods | Number=Plur | lexicographic |