wood chip
Sawmill floor debris
A wood chip is a small piece of wood, typically produced by cutting or chipping larger timber.
Wood chips are used as mulch in gardens, fuel for biomass heating, material for paper production, and playground surfacing.
The term usually appears in the plural: We spread wood chips around the flower beds.
Cut logs for burning
- pelletSmall rounded mass
- burningCombustion in progress
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
- heatingRaising temperature artificially
stove · furnace · boiler · fireplace · kiln · thermal · feedstock · kindling
Decayed organic fertilizer
- gardenCultivated plant area
- soilGround matter for planting
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
- groundcoverLow plants blanketing soil
bark · decomposition · moisture retention · weed control · horticulture · planting · layering · earthworms
Durable, fragrant conifer
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
resinous · earthy · potpourri · sachets · scented · juniper · cypress · fir
Dense North American hardwood
- mesquiteThorny desert legume
- applewoodLumber from fruit trees
- cherrywoodLumber from Prunus trees
- pecanEdible hickory seed
alder · oak · maple · flavor · aromatic · barbecue · grill · smoker
Capable of restoration
- biofuelFuel from organic sources
- bioenergyPower from organic sources
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
- biorefineryBiomass conversion facility
carbon-neutral · sustainability · feedstock · organic · ecofriendly · green · biodegradable · compostable
Shaping by cutting away
- whittlingKnife-carving wood into shapes
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- intarsiaDecorative inlaid pattern technique
- marquetryDecorative veneer patterning
inlay · sculpture · ornamental · decorative · handmade · artisan · epoxy · papermaking
firewood
Cut logs for burning
- pelletSmall rounded mass
- burningCombustion in progress
- combustionExothermic reaction with oxygen
heating · stove · furnace · boiler · fireplace · kiln · thermal · feedstock · kindling · smoker
compost
Decayed organic fertilizer
- gardenCultivated plant area
- soilGround matter for planting
- landscapingModifying outdoor areas aesthetically
groundcover · bark · decomposition · moisture retention · weed control · horticulture · planting · layering · earthworms · nutrients
cedar
Durable, fragrant conifer
- pineCone-bearing evergreen
- sandalwoodAromatic wood from tropical trees
- aromaticPleasantly strong-smelling
smoky · resinous · earthy · potpourri · sachets · scented · juniper · cypress · fir · eucalyptus
hickory
Dense North American hardwood
- mesquiteThorny desert legume
- applewoodLumber from fruit trees
- cherrywoodLumber from Prunus trees
pecan · alder · oak · maple · flavor · aromatic · barbecue · grill · smoker · meat
renewable
Capable of restoration
- biofuelFuel from organic sources
- bioenergyPower from organic sources
- cellulosePlant wall polysaccharide
biorefinery · carbon-neutral · sustainability · feedstock · organic · ecofriendly · green · biodegradable · compostable · ethanol
carving
Shaping by cutting away
- whittlingKnife-carving wood into shapes
- mosaicInlaid pictorial arrangement
- intarsiaDecorative inlaid pattern technique
marquetry · inlay · sculpture · ornamental · decorative · handmade · artisan · epoxy · papermaking · pressed
splintery
Prone to breaking sharply
fibrous · flaky · crumbly · brittle · grainy · uneven · shredded · chunky · fine · irregular
wood chipgravel
Loose small rock fragments
stone chips · rubber mulch · pea gravel · crushed stone · plastic pellets