wood-wool

[ wood-wool ]

noun

1. fine wood shavings, usually of pine, or chemically treated wood fibers: used for surgical dressings, as an insulating material, as a binder in plaster, for packing breakable objects, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of wood-wool¹

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

Wood-wool dressings are more highly and more uniformly absorbent than cotton wools.

From Project Gutenberg

Excelsior or wood wool is to be had in varying degrees of fineness of upholstery dealers.

From Project Gutenberg