Balsa (wood)
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Descripción
The wood of a fast-growing tropical bombaceous tree that is the lightest and softest wood used commercially. The white to tan-color, soft wood has a straight grain, coarse texture and is relatively strong. Balsa wood is easily carved and often used for model airplanes and toys. Balsa is also used as a substitute for cork in insulation, flats, life preservers, and buoys.
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Otros términos
- balsahout [nl]
- madera de balsa [es]
- Balsabaum (Holz) [de]
- balsa wood [en]
- corkwood [en]