non-resinous wood

noun phrase

Meaning

Timber lacking the sticky, aromatic sap found in many conifers.

Examples

Select non-resinous wood for the interior paneling to prevent sap from dripping onto your skin.
Hardwoods like poplar and ash are naturally non-resinous wood choices for fine furniture.

Synonyms: sapless wood, non-coniferous timber

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non-resinous wood

noun phrase

Pronunciation: nɒn ˈrɛzɪnəs wʊd

Definition

Timber lacking the sticky, aromatic sap found in many conifers.

Examples

Select non-resinous wood for the interior paneling to prevent sap from dripping onto your skin.
Hardwoods like poplar and ash are naturally non-resinous wood choices for fine furniture.
The carpenter specifically requested non-resinous wood because the client wanted a smooth, stain-ready finish.

Synonyms of non-resinous wood

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Antonyms of non-resinous wood

Words with the opposite meaning to non-resinous wood:

resinous wood

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