WORDS TO KNOW: The
Right Chemistry
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atom - the smallest part of an
element
bond - special chemical connection
between atoms of the same or different elements
cellulose - a natural polymer
that is the major part of wood fiber
compound - something made up
of two or more elements. Compounds are held together by chemical
bonds
ion - an atom or group of atoms
that carries a positive or negative electric charge
oriented strand board - panel
made from strands of wood layered at right angles and glued
together with resin
particleboard - panel made from
wood chips or shavings mixed with resin
plywood - panel made of thin
sheets of wood that are glued together
size - chemical that helps paper
repel moisture and water-based inks
veneer - thin sheets of wood
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