latewood
/ˈleɪtˌwʊd/
noun
- The dense, dark part of a tree's annual growth ring that forms later in the growing season, typically in summer.
- The latewood in this oak plank is much darker than the earlywood.
- Woodworkers often prefer the strength of latewood for fine furniture.
- Under a microscope, you can see the difference between earlywood and latewood.
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