Black walnut (wood)
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Descripción
Wood of the species Juglans nigra native to the eastern and mid-western sections of North America, having a strong, durable, dark brown heartwood that finishes to a high polish. The sapwood is a pale yellow. The texture is coarse, but uniform and the grain is usually straight. Variations in color and waviness in grain are usually valued for decorative work. Black walnut is used for paneling, interior trim, furniture, cabinetry, clocks, propellers, gunstocks, sewing machines, piano cases, plywood, veneer, and decorative items.
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Otros términos
- Amerikaans notenhout [nl]
- noyer noir (bois) [fr]
- Amerikanischer Nüssbaum (Holz) [de]
- nogal negro (madera) [es]
- noce nero d'America (legno) [it]
- American black walnut (wood) [en]
- American walnut (wood) [en]
- eastern black walnut (wood) [en]
- walnut, black (wood) [en]
- noyer noir d'Amérique (bois) [fr]
- noyer americain (bois) [fr]
- nogal negro Americano (madera) [es]