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wet rot
wet rot n 1. (Building) a state of decay in timber caused by various fungi, esp Coniophora puteana. The hyphal strands of the fungus are seldom visible and affected timber turns dark brown 2. (Plant Pathology) any of the fungi causing this decay Wet rot
wet rot[′wet ‚rät] (materials) Fungal decay of wood with a high moisture content. Wet rotA fungus that feeds on wood and destroys wet timber; most often found in cellars, neglected external joinery, and rafter ends. Causes timber to soften, darken and develop cracks along the grain and lose strength.wet rotThe decay of timber having a high moisture content, as a result of the attack of fungi.wet rot
wet rot a brown rot of damp timber caused by the fungus Coniophora cerebella. The fungus can be controlled by application of a wood preservative such as creosote. |