In heartwood it occurs only in the first and last forms. Wood that is thoroughly air-dried retains 8–16% of the water in the cell walls, and none, or practically none, in the other forms. Even oven-dried wood retains a small percentage of moisture, but for all except chemical purposes, may be considered absolutely dry.
In heartwood it occurs only in the first and last forms . Wood that is thoroughly air - dried retains 8–16 % of the water in the cell walls , and none , or practically none , in the other forms . Even oven - dried wood retains a small percentage of moisture , but for all except chemical purposes , may be considered absolutely dry .
What does wood retain in its cell walls despite being air-dried?
What does wood retain in its cell walls despite being air - dried ?
water
water