Cross section

Wood cross section

Description

A cut or a representation of a cut along the plane of the sample that is at right angles to the primary axis. Cross section blocks are often made of paint fragments to provide information on the layer composition and construction. Cross sections of man-made textiles can aid in the identification of polymer type. A cross section is made by embedding a sample in resin, then cutting and polishing the embedment orthogonally to the layers of interest.

Synonyms and Related Terms

cross-section; Querschnitt (Deut.); section de capture (Fr.); crosssection

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  Wood cross section