Crossword clues for masonite
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Masonite
Masonite \Masonite\ prop. n. [trademark.] A type of fiberboard. [trademark]
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Masonite
1926, proprietary name of a type of fiberboard, by Mason Fibre Company, Laurel, Mississippi, U.S. As a word in mineralogy for a type of chloritoid, it honors Owen Mason of Providence, R.I.
Wikipedia
Masonite
Masonite is a type of hardboard made of steam-cooked and pressure-molded wood fibres in a process patented by William H. Mason. This product is also known as Quartrboard, Isorel, hernit, karlit, torex or treetex.
Usage examples of "masonite".
Masonite did not deteriorate over time the way canvas did, and acrylics retained their true colors far better than oil-based paints.