Burnwood

/ˈbɜrnˌwʊd/ noun

Definition

Wood that has been burned or charred, or possibly a type of tree species, or timber from a burn area.

Etymology

Compound of burn + wood, either referring to wood material that has been burned or a specific plant species with 'burn' in its name.

Kelly Says

Charred wood has unexpected value—archaeologists love it because burning often preserves wood better than normal decay would, giving us ancient artifacts that wouldn't normally survive.

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