Fiberboard
(noun)
- A material made of wood fibers, often used as a substitute for solid wood.
- A panel made of compressed wood fibers.
- A type of engineered wood that is made by breaking down softwood into wood fibers, then combining them with wax and a resin binder under heat and pressure.
Origin:
Fiberboard is a material made of wood fibers, often used as a substitute for solid wood. the word fiberboard was first used in the early 20th century.
Examples:
- The walls of the shed were made of cheap fiberboard that couldn't withstand the weight of the snow.
- The kitchen cabinets are made of fiberboard and are not very durable.
- The furniture was made of particle board, a type of fiberboard that is cheaper than solid wood.
- Fiberboard is a popular choice for construction projects because it is inexpensive and easy to work with.
- The artist used fiberboard as a canvas for his painting, and the result was a unique and interesting texture.