- plural of material.
materials
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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Educational materials for an indexed annuity sold by Delaware Life, for instance, show a premium of $100,000 growing to $2.7 million over the next 21 years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026
In many materials used in modern electronics, including semiconductors such as silicon, interactions among electrons are weak enough that they can often be ignored when describing the material's overall behavior.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
The advance could help pave the way for realistic computer simulations of more complicated quantum materials, including high-temperature superconductors.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 10, 2026
Nikon said it came to the decision "after thoroughly re-evaluating the video and supporting materials and consulting with members of our judging panel".
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Ma used to do piecework herself, but the materials had always been delivered to our home.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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