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.
The Air Resources Board's Airborne Toxic Control Measure (ATCM) to control formaldehyde emissions from composite wood specifically focuses on three products: hardwood plywood, particleboard, and medium density fiberboard.