materials
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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"Ionic liquids are very stable and can even remain a liquid in space, which not a lot of materials can do," Bruno says.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
These ETFs mostly own the companies providing the materials, products and know-how to build, along with the asset owners and operators.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Companies in the materials sectors have reported a roughly 42% jump in profits as of Friday, while consumer discretionary and financials have seen a 41% and 22% increase, respectively, according to FactSet.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Commercial glucosamine supplements are often produced from materials such as shellfish shells or corn.
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
Needlework was all the rage among Marina Raskova’s aviators—something that you could scrounge the materials for.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
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