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spalted

Syllabification: (spalt·ed)
Pronunciation: /ˈspôltid/

Definition of spalted

adjective

  • (of wood) containing blackish irregular lines as a result of fungal decay, and sometimes used to produce a decorative surface.

Origin:

1970s: from dialect spalt 'to split, splinter' + -ed1

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