Greenheart

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A type of tree (Chlorocardium rodiei) native to Guyana. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    Timber from the greenheart tree. countable, uncountable

    "For instance, NR employed a timber consultant and tried out different hardwoods before settling on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified greenheart from Guyana. "Greenheart has a long track record of use in challenging applications," Bartlett says. "It's so naturally durable that it won't require maintenance - it has a design life of 30 years and can last 60. Preservative treatment is unnecessary - it's resistant to attack by shipworm and wood rotting fungi."

  3. 3
    A type of shrub (Colubrina arborescens) native to Florida and the Caribbean. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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snakewoodsnakewood

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"For instance, NR employed a timber consultant and tried out different hardwoods before settling on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified greenheart from Guyana. "Greenheart has a long track record of use in challenging applications," Bartlett says. "It's so naturally durable that it won't require maintenance - it has a design life of 30 years and can last 60. Preservative treatment is unnecessary - it's resistant to attack by shipworm and wood rotting fungi."

Etymology

From green + heart.

Related phrases

Demerara greenheartbastard greenheartfalse greenheart

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