Definition. A metric space is a set X together with a function d (called a metric or distance function) which assigns a real number d (x, y) to every pair x, y X satisfying the properties (or axioms): 1  d (x, y) 0 and d (x, y) = 0 x = y, 2  d (x, y) = d (y, x),
Here are some facts and guidelines about formaldehyde in plywood and OSB that can help you when building a chicken coop: 1  Formaldehyde is used in the binders and resins of some manufactured wood products. 2  Offgassing can be an issue with products containing urea-formaldehyde (UF) resins.
I've been pricing out plywood locally at my local lumber yards for hobby CNC projects (mostly flat-pack furniture). I'm seeing Chinese birch plywood for about half the price of any domestic plywood. The sales rep mentioned that it's possible the Chinese plywood contains formaldehyde. Is this a valid concern and a potential health hazard?