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MDF

British  

abbreviation

  1. medium-density fibreboard: a wood-substitute material used in interior decoration

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O&S Doors says its biomass-fuelled combined heat and power system will harness MDF dust.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

When Jenkins designed a new house in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he used thin MDF molding to create shapes above the open living and dining area, defining the seating areas and setting off the light fixtures.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

Mantel kits usually are made of wood or manufactured wood material, such as MDF — all considered combustible.

From Washington Post • Apr. 11, 2022

If you’re looking for a real wood tabletop for your desk instead of less durable MDF material, the Jarvis standing desk with a bamboo top starts at $484 instead of $569.

From The Verge • Nov. 8, 2021

“To enhance the brand and heritage of the 151-year-old company, it seemed only right to start with the classics’ creative legacy,” said Marco Cassina, marketing director of Acerbis’s parent company, MDF Italia; $1,515.

From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2021