(US, Canada, AU) a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin.
(US, Canada, AU) a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin.
"particle board" means: a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
"particle board" means: a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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(Australia, UK) A building material made from wood chips compressed and bound with synthetic resin.
(US, carpentry, interior decoration) A panel or molding between the floor and the interior wall of a structure.
(UK) One of the slabs sawn from the sides of a log to fit it to be sawn into boards.
(US) a distribution board.
"particle board" means: a structural material manufactured from wood particles (such as chips and shavings) by pressing, and binding through resin.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. Note the regional or dialect label (US) — usage may sound odd outside that variety. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.
“also nice job with the interior decorating while under, very committed to the bit. the particle board is a strong choice for someone being mind-controlled”
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(North America) Wood sawn into planks or otherwise prepared for sale or use, especially as a building material.