What term refers to engineered wood or composite wood made by binding together strands, particles, fibers, or veneers with adhesives?

• A. Laminated boards
• B. Lamination
• C. Mass production
• D. Man-made timber

Answer: (D)

Engineered wood products are made by binding wood components—strands, particles, fibers, or veneers—with adhesives to form panels and boards that are strong, stable, and uniform. This category is best described as man-made timber, since it refers to timber produced through a manufacturing process rather than a single natural piece of wood. Laminated boards describe a specific type created by layering materials, and lamination is the process of bonding layers; they’re specific methods or products within engineered wood. Mass production speaks to how much is made, not what the material is. So man-made timber captures the overall idea of engineered wood made by binding with adhesives.