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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
| − | ''Millettia laurentii''; | + | ''Millettia laurentii''; wengué (Fr.) |
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| − | * | + | * Michael McCann, ''Artist Beware'', Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979 |
| − | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Congo." | + | * ''Encyclopedia Britannica'', http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Congo." Encyclopædia Britannica. 27 Oct. 2004 . |
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Revision as of 07:45, 24 July 2013
Description
A dense, dark-colored wood obtained from the Millettia laurentii trees native to tropical regions of Africa.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Millettia laurentii; wengué (Fr.)
Hazards and Safety
Skin contact and inhalation of dust causes irritation. Splinter wounds take a long time to heal.
Authority
- Michael McCann, Artist Beware, Watson-Guptill Publications, New York City, 1979
- Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Congo." Encyclopædia Britannica. 27 Oct. 2004 .