particle board
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of particle board
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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"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
On April 11, a small company called Graphyte began pumping out beige bricks, somewhat the consistency of particle board, from its new plant in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
From Salon • Jul. 18, 2024
Most people are exposed to formaldehyde in airborne emissions from the glue in treated plywood and particle board used in buildings.
From Science Magazine • Apr. 20, 2022
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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