Woodrot

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The decayed portions of wooden structure, usually caused by a fungal infection. uncountable, usually

    "If you recall, Blackbird Damp said that they had treated the property and that it was now free from woodrot."

  2. 2
    The process of such decay. uncountable, usually

Example

More examples

"If you recall, Blackbird Damp said that they had treated the property and that it was now free from woodrot."

Etymology

From wood + rot.

Related phrases

dry rotwet rot

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