Dozy

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-001822",
  "term": "Dozy",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "Describing wood that is in an early stage of decay caused by fungal growth, appearing soft, weak, and discolored. This condition, also known as doty wood, compromises the structural integrity and workability of the timber, making it unsuitable for most construction purposes. The wood may have a spongy texture and a dull sound when tapped, indicating a loss of its natural strength and resilience.",
  "synonyms": [
    "doty",
    "blighted",
    "cankered",
    "decayed",
    "dotterel",
    "forworn",
    "moldering",
    "rotten",
    "putrefacient",
    "putrefactive",
    "putrescent",
    "putrid"
  ],
  "subject": "Carpentry",
  "see_also": [
    "doty"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "morsch",
    "es": "podrido",
    "fr": "vermoulu"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/dozy/"
}