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particleboard

par·ti·cle·board [ prtik'l bàwrd ]


noun 
Definition:
 
North America board from wood fragments: a board made from sawdust or wood particles bonded with a resin binder. The particles of wood used in particle board tend to be smaller than those used in chipboard.

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