Definition of spalted in English:
spalted
adjective ˈspɔːltədˈspôltid
Denoting wood containing blackish irregular lines as a result of fungal decay, sometimes used to produce a decorative surface.
Example sentencesExamples
- You can use chunks or shavings of spalted wood instead of the brew, but it takes forever, and sometimes doesn't start because it is dead.
- After a long walk thru the woods I may end the day empty handed or find one beautifully spalted dead log that will keep me busy for weeks.
- These guitars and basses feature spalted maple bodies with matching fretboards, offering a different look from most guitars.
- I have a whole pile of spalted maple in my backyard that is great to work with.
- Usually good spalted maple is quite pricey, but I wandered over anyway.
Origin
1970s: from dialect spalt 'to split, splinter' + -ed1.