circulating capital

noun

the portion of capital goods that consists of goods in process, inventories of finished goods, and raw materials.

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Nearby words

circular triangle, circular velocity, circular-knit, circularize, circulate, circulating capital, circulating decimal, circulating library, circulating medium, circulation, circulator

Compare fixed capital.

Origin of circulating capital

First recorded in 1770–80

Also called circulating capital goods.

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