wet rot
"Wet rot" refers to the decay of wood due to fungal activity in damp conditions, often leading to structural damage in buildings.
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Definition
B2Construction
(technical)Decay of wood caused by fungi in areas with high moisture content, leading to softening and weakening of the material.
Example
- The beams in the old house showed signs of wet rot due to years of exposure to damp conditions.
- Wet rot can cause significant structural issues if not addressed promptly.
B2Mycology
(technical)Fungal decay that affects wood with high moisture levels, causing the wood to become brittle and weak.
Example
- Certain fungi responsible for wet rot can severely damage wooden structures over time.
- To prevent wet rot, it's crucial to control moisture levels in and around wooden elements.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "wet rot":
dry rotwhite rotall wetgut rotred rotdead woodfoot rotrot gutheavy wetwet throughwhite rust