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[[wikipedia:Wood|Wood]] is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic material – a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are strong in tension and embedded in a matrix of lignin that resists compression. | [[wikipedia:Wood|Wood]] is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic material – a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are strong in tension and embedded in a matrix of lignin that resists compression. Green wood is wood that has been so recently taken from a plant that it still has some of its natural moisture (usually in the form of sap). Dry wood is wood from which the natural moisture has evaporated over time. | ||
== Uses == | |||
=== Fuel === | |||
Wood can use used as a fuel in [[fire]]. Dry wood is better than green wood for fires. Green wood, when burned, makes more smoke. | |||
=== Building Construction === | |||
=== Tools === | |||
=== Containers === | |||
Wood can be used in making [[Basket|baskets]]. Green wood is often a better material for baskets than dry wood is. | |||
Revision as of 00:03, 12 February 2022
Wood is a porous and fibrous structural tissue found in the stems and roots of trees and other woody plants. It is an organic material – a natural composite of cellulose fibers that are strong in tension and embedded in a matrix of lignin that resists compression. Green wood is wood that has been so recently taken from a plant that it still has some of its natural moisture (usually in the form of sap). Dry wood is wood from which the natural moisture has evaporated over time.
Uses
Fuel
Wood can use used as a fuel in fire. Dry wood is better than green wood for fires. Green wood, when burned, makes more smoke.
Building Construction
Tools
Containers
Wood can be used in making baskets. Green wood is often a better material for baskets than dry wood is.