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Softwood Definition & Meaning

softwood
noun
  1. wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)

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What does softwood mean?
wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
What part of speech is softwood?
Softwood is a noun.

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