loppuosat

Loppuosat is a Finnish noun meaning "end pieces" or "end parts." It refers to portions of a material, product, or document that lie at the end of a set or have been left after trimming or cutting. It is the plural form of loppuosa; the root elements are loppu ("end") and osa ("part").

In manufacturing and construction, loppuosat describe leftover pieces produced when materials are cut to size. They can vary in shape and size and are often treated as waste, salvage, or potential reuse. In woodworking, metalworking, textiles, and similar trades, loppuosat denote end fragments such as end cuts, offcuts, or tail pieces.

In publishing or administrative contexts, the term may also refer to the final sections of a document, report, or speech. The usage emphasizes the residual nature of these parts rather than their primary function.

Handling of loppuosat depends on material and market practices; some are recycled, sold as discounted end pieces, or repurposed into smaller components. The term is widely used in Finnish industry and logistics to categorize and manage end-of-run pieces and leftovers.