particle board
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of particle board
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The Canadian goods that appeared on track to face new 50% duties included milk, cream and whey, as well as hockey equipment, liquor and wood products like particle board.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
New 50% import taxes could hit liquor, hockey gear and wood products like particle board.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
"So much of our furniture is made… of particle board – a huge proportion of that comes from recycled timber," says Dr Spear.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2025
This resin-like polymer, known as urea-formaldehyde, is now used in particle board, textiles and other products.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 4, 2024
He’s wearing his too-large electric guitar, playing as loud and fast as he can while the drums and bass jar the flimsy walls and low particle board ceiling of the tiny church.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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