Species

AUTHENTIC

Authentic refers to something that is genuine, real, and true to its origins or nature.

It implies that an object, experience, or idea is not fake, counterfeit, or altered, but rather has a sense of originality, credibility, and trustworthiness. Authenticity is often associated with qualities like honesty, originality, and accuracy, making it a key term in contexts like art, culture, food, and personal behavior.

MODERATE

Moderate refers to something that is average or middle in intensity, size, degree, or quality.

It can indicate a balanced or intermediate position between extremes. In various contexts, the term implies a level of moderation—neither too high nor too low, but somewhere in between.

For example:

WOOD HARDNESS

Wood hardness refers to the resistance of wood to indentation, wear, and damage.

It is often measured using the Janka hardness test, which determines the force required to embed a steel ball of a specific diameter into the wood to half its diameter. This value is used to assess the durability and workability of different wood species.

Wood Grain

Wood species are differentiated by their grain, in other words, by the visible contrast of the growth rings.

Species such as white oak and hickory possess a pronounced wood grain that gives them character. Hard maple on the other hand, display a tighter and less contrasted grain.