Particle board is a type of engineered wood product that is made by compressing wood particles or chips together with adhesives, resulting in a dense and sturdy material that is commonly used for furniture, cabinets, shelving, and flooring. While particle board is a widely recognized term, there are other names for this material that you may come across, depending on your location or industry. These synonyms include chipboard, low-density fibreboard (LDF), medium-density fibreboard (MDF), oriented strand board (OSB), and waferboard. Each of these variations has slightly different characteristics and applications, but they all share the same basic principle of compressing wood particles to create a strong and versatile building material.