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plastic wood

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plastic wood [′plas·tik ′wu̇d]
(materials)
Wood flour or wood cellulose compounded with a synthetic resin of high molecular weight; it is adhesive but does not penetrate wood, and is used to fill cavities or seams in wood products.

plastic wood
A putty-like, rapid-drying filler; composed primarily of nitrocellulose and wood flour dispersed in volatile solvents; used for repairing holes and cracks in wood.


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Web Editor Mike Wilson juggles the environmental worthiness of using recycled plastic wood in place of the real thing.
Cracks can be filled with plastic wood, corners, under wardrobes, etc, should be dusted with a small brush and sprayed with carbon tetrachloride.
The use of plastic lumber is not limited to polywood outdoor furniture as there are facilities selling what they term plastic lumber to allow people to build patio decks, fencing and other home projects from plastic wood.
 
 
 
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