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gebeizt

stained (wood), treated with mordant or pickling solution

adjective ge-BAITST Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Appearance

Also means

having a darkened surface through chemical treatment

Usage Note

gebeizt most often describes wood that has been treated with a Beize (wood stain/mordant) to colour or preserve it without covering the grain. Gebeiztes Eichenholz has a rich, deep tone. Also used for meat marinated in brine or acid.

Examples

"Die gebeizten Eichendielen verliehen dem Raum ein warmes Ambiente."

Natural Translation

The stained oak floorboards gave the room a warm atmosphere.

Literal Translation

The stained oak-floorboards lent the room a warm atmosphere.

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