Hardboard
(noun)
A type of engineered wood product made from wood fibers compressed under high pressure and heat to form a dense, flat panel.
Origin:
A trade name for a type of fiberboard, derived from its hardness and durability.
Examples:
- Hardboard is commonly used as a material for furniture and building projects.
- Hardboard is known for its strength and durability.
- Hardboard can be cut, drilled, and sanded like solid wood.
- Hardboard is often used as a substitute for solid wood where cost and weight are a concern.
- Hardboard is typically cheaper and lighter than other types of engineered wood products.