Compreg

/ˈkɒmpreɪdʒ/ noun

Definition

A laminated wood product made from compressed paper or wood veneers impregnated with synthetic resin, creating a strong, durable material.

Etymology

A blend of 'compressed' and 'resin' (or 'reg'), created in the 20th century as a trademark for a specific engineered material. It represents the modern compound-word creation typical of materials science.

Kelly Says

Compreg was a 20th-century innovation that actually competed with plastic—it was used for aircraft parts and decorative items before plastics took over, showing how quickly new materials can become obsolete!

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