This authoritative dictionary contains 6,450 specialized words and phrases used in the pulp and paper industry. The book defines terms for every facet of pulp and paper manufacturing, including - finishing - process control - pulping - material handling - converting - paper manufacturing - testing - research & development - recycling - wood processing. An easy-to-read format and clear, concise definitions make it a pleasure to use. The book features a brief overview and history of pulp treatment and papermaking, with individual sections on wood preparation; mechanical, chemical, and semichemical pulping; and paper manufacturing, including stock preparation, the paper machine, and finishing.