paper

paper, thin, flat sheet or tissue made usually from plant fiber but also from rags and other fibrous materials. It is used principally for printing and writing on but has many other applications. The term also includes various types of paperboard, such as cardboard and wallboard.

Sections in this article:

• Introduction
• The Introduction of Paper
• Treatment for Special Properties
• Preparation from Wood Pulp
• The Formulation of Paper
• Bibliography

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