Naturholzfurnier

English translation: (natural) wood veneer

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German term or phrase:Naturholzfurnier
English translation:(natural) wood veneer
Entered by: Martin Wenzel

11:56 Jul 4, 2007
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Forestry / Wood / Timber / Strahler für Trocknung
German term or phrase: Naturholzfurnier
I am wondering if the word "Natur" here isn't redundant in the Engish tanslation. Wood veneer?

Kunstholz would be "compressed wood" , perhaps the "Natur" here means "unprocessed wood"...but it has been processed because it has been turned into veneer...
Martin Wenzel
Germany
Local time: 07:56
(natural) wood veneer
Explanation:
or real wood veneer (as opposed to plasticky melamine veneers)

eg Eborcraft, manufacturer of quality wood veneer office furniture, ... Manufacturers of high quality natural wood veneer office furniture for every kind of ...
www.eborcraft.co.uk/
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Maudarg (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:56
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3 +1(natural) wood veneer
Maudarg (X)
4timber veneer
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(natural) wood veneer


Explanation:
or real wood veneer (as opposed to plasticky melamine veneers)

eg Eborcraft, manufacturer of quality wood veneer office furniture, ... Manufacturers of high quality natural wood veneer office furniture for every kind of ...
www.eborcraft.co.uk/

Maudarg (X)
United Kingdom
Local time: 06:56
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agree  Kim Metzger: Or solid wood veneer.
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timber veneer


Explanation:
http://www.infolink.com.au/dir/Timber-Veneers

Trufev
Bulgaria
Local time: 08:56
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