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GCSE Design and Technology · key term
Controlled drying of timber to reduce its moisture content before use.
Used by AQA
Paper 1
Revise: Primary material sourcesSeasoning reduces this moisture before the timber is used. It helps limit later changes in size and shape as the wood dries, reducing problems such as shrinkage and warping.
For timber, distinguish conversion into planks from seasoning to reduce moisture content.
Link the treatment to the property it changes and then to the product’s use: seasoning reduces moisture content, so timber is less likely to distort as it dries in service.
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