materials
Britishplural noun
Example Sentences
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But Asian suppliers can’t get crucial raw materials from the Middle East, so they’re slashing production, and U.S. resin producers can’t fill the gap—they’re already maxed out.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Superconductors are materials that allow electricity to flow without resistance.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
GKN Aerospace, based in Britain, makes landing gears, jet engines and other materials for commercial and military aircraft at its Garden Grove facility.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
In the same way that EVs created value across batteries, power electronics, charging and materials, humanoid robots could create a new component stack.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
I remember from my homeschool lessons that Giant’s hair is one of the strongest materials there is.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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