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A dry piece of cut wood, if it is porous enough, may absorb some water by capillary action; it certainly wouldn't do it as efficiently as a sponge. I am assuming that you are talking about living trees taking up water. It is a misconception by some that a cut Christmas tree will absorb water better if the cut end is allowed to dry; this is not true, and in fact dangerous. Wood is not a sponge, and such a tree will be a fire hazard. Trees transport water up and down through the xylem and phloem cells.
The xylem cells are responsible for movement of water upward, and this happens mostly by something called "transpirational pull". The evaporation of water out of the leaves and some other tissues actually causes the water to be 'pulled up' through the system of xylem cells. The transpirational pull is broken if the tissue is allowed to dry out.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoHARD woods because of their tightly packed fibres absorb least water. Softer woods like pine have a looser fiber construction so allows water to more between its fibres more freely. Other woods that resist water absorption are those treated with chemicals such as decking.
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∙ 13y agoPine absorbs the most water. I just did a project on it.
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∙ 14y agono.
hardwood is actually more dense.
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∙ 13y agoA very soft loose grained wood.
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How big should the pieces of wood be to test which wwood absorbs most water?
the peices should be in square rectangles
Why does a block of wood increase in size when placed in water?
because the wood absorbs the water and its size increases the water enters the wood through small pores
How well do types of wood absorbs water?
they absorb very welly
What is the controlled variable for which wood absorbs the mos t water?
The amount of water you use on all the different types of wood. It must be the same.
What type of wood is most absorbent?
Cedar wood is the most water absorbent wood possible. Between its absorbency and color, cedar wood has been a popular choice for people who are redoing their floors and cabinets.
How well do different types of wood absorbs water?
Balsa absorb more water, Balsa lumber is very soft and light . Paulownia timber is also soft and light , and absorb water well.
Will sawdust sink or float?
It depends on the species of wood. Most float but some types of ebony and lignum vitae have a density greater than water and will sink.
Can rubbing alcohol be used on wood?
yes but it will not do much. If you are wondering wether it will kill bacteria or blood on wood, then i would say most probably not as wood absorbs fluids/bacteria.
What dinning room table wood is the most stain resistant?
Pine is the hardest wood to stain becuase it absorbs the stain to erratically. anonymous@oola.com
Does wood or concrete absorb moisture better?
wood absorbs moisture better
Does wood glue dissolve in water?
Yes, most wood glues will dissolve in water.
Which is less dense wood or water?
Wood in most cases
