glossary
Compound
A prepared blend of polymer, filler and additives. It may be supplied as pellets or processed directly into a product. Names and abbreviations: composite compound. Related terms: Wood–plastic composite (WPC); Reinforcement. Sources: https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/42497.pdf, https://research.fs.usda.gov/treesearch/36721
Sources & further reading
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Wood/Nonwood Thermoplastic Composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17
- USDA Forest Products Laboratory — Raw materials for wood-polymer composites ↗USDA Forest Products Laboratory · web · 2026-10-17