Finishing cannot eliminate wood expansion and contraction, but it can slow it, especially in the case of ____ finishes.
A) built-up
B) penetrating
C) combination
D) absorbing

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Built-up finishes, such as varnishes and lacquers, create a protective layer on the surface of the wood that significantly slows down the absorption and release of moisture, thereby reducing the rate of expansion and contraction.

Finishing Cannot Eliminate Wood Expansion and Contraction, but It Can