Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard (pronunciation: /ˈkɑːdbɔːrd/) is a generic term for heavy-duty paper-based products having greater thickness and superior durability or other specific mechanical attributes to paper; such as foldability, rigidity and impact resistance. The construction can range from a thick sheet known as paperboard to corrugated fiberboard which is made of multiple corrugated and flat layers.
Etymology
The term "cardboard" may refer to a variety of heavy paper-like materials, including card stock, corrugated fiberboard, or paperboard. The meaning of the term may depend on the locale, contents, construction, and personal choice. The term is used colloquially to refer to any heavy paper pulp–based board.
Related Terms
- Paperboard: A thick paper-based material used for packaging and graphic printing.
- Corrugated fiberboard: A material consisting of a fluted corrugated sheet and one or two flat linerboards. It is also used in the manufacture of shipping containers and boxes.
- Card stock: Also called cover stock or pasteboard, is a paper stock that is thicker and more durable than normal writing or printing paper, but thinner and more flexible than other forms of paperboard.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cardboard
- Wikipedia's article - Cardboard
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