Wood that has been processed, chipped, or fragmented; material made from wood chips, such as chipboard or particle board.
From chip + wood; a compound noun describing wood that has been reduced to chips or products made from wood chips, modern term reflecting industrial wood processing.
Chipboard and particle board (made from wood chips and adhesive) revolutionized furniture manufacturing—suddenly people could afford flat-pack furniture and bookcases, though environmental critics note it also made disposable furniture culture possible.
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