artificial wood; faux wood
Refers to man-made wood-like materials used in construction, furniture, and design. Often contrasted with natural solid wood.
This deck is made of artificial wood, so it resists rotting.
Recent artificial wood looks almost indistinguishable from real wood.
天然木 is natural solid wood, while 人工木材 is man-made wood-like material.
合板 is plywood made from thin layers of real wood veneer, whereas 人工木材 is typically a composite or synthetic product.
Compound of 人工 (じんこう, 'artificial') and 木材 (もくざい, 'wood/lumber').