Our wood lexicon
Learn important woodworking terms and work with wood more easily! In our wood lexicon, we explain the most important technical terms from the world of woodworking step by step, so you can understand wood better and work with it more easily!
The content of our wood lexicon contains the following information:
- Definitions of technical terms: All important terms used in connection with wood are defined and explained.
- Descriptions of types of wood: The most important types of wood in the world are described, including their origin, properties, use and processing.
- Information on the processing and use of wood: The dictionary explains the most important wood processing methods and shows how wood can be used for different purposes.
- Illustrations and tables: Pictures and tables illustrate the information in the encyclopedia and make it easier to understand.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Mass density | What is Mass Density?Mass density or particle density of wood describes the density of the pure wood material without any pores or cavities. It measures how heavy the wood itself is if all voids (lumina) within the wood were compressed to be nonexistent. The mass density is nearly the same across all wood types and is approximately 1.50 g/cm³. This value relates to the chemical components of wood, such as cellulose and lignin, independent of natural pore structures or external factors. |
