noun
artificial wood; faux wood
Refers to man-made wood-like materials used in construction, furniture, and design. Often contrasted with natural solid wood.
このデッキは人工木材でできているので、腐りにくい。
This deck is made of artificial wood, so it resists rotting.
最近の人工木材は見た目が本物の木とほとんど変わらない。
Recent artificial wood looks almost indistinguishable from real wood.
Compound of 人工 (じんこう, 'artificial') and 木材 (もくざい, 'wood/lumber').