The general effect of the water content upon the wood substance is to render it softer and more pliable. A similar effect of common observation is in the softening action of water on rawhide, paper, or cloth. Within certain limits, the greater the water content, the greater its softening effect.
The general effect of the water content upon the wood substance is to render it softer and more pliable . A similar effect of common observation is in the softening action of water on rawhide , paper , or cloth . Within certain limits , the greater the water content , the greater its softening effect .
Often the water in wood makes it more pliable and what else?
Often the water in wood makes it more pliable and what else ?
softer
softer