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Spalted vs Salted - What's the difference?

spalted | salted |

As verbs the difference between spalted and salted

is that spalted is (spalt) while salted is (salt).

As an adjective salted is

to which salt has been added.

spalted

English

Verb

(head)
  • (spalt)

    • spalt

    English

    Noun

    (-)
  • spelter

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (of wood) brittle
  • :Note : (US) Spalted wood is that which has been cut from a naturally cured, dead, or dying hardwood tree whose wood is normally light in color (such as pecan), and which exhibits patterns of dark stain (crazed) lines and splotches caused by microorganisms and/or fungus. Although slightly more brittle and porous than normal wood from the same species of tree, spalted wood nevertheless can be used to make decorative items and small pieces of furniture.
    • (Halliwell)
  • heedless; clumsy; pert; saucy

    • Verb

    (en verb)
  • To break off pieces, especially with an axe etc; to splinter

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    salted

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • To which salt has been added.
    • Salted peanuts.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (salt)

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