raw material
material before being processed or manufactured into a final form.
Origin of raw material
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How to use raw material in a sentence
The raw materials— tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold—were dubbed “conflict minerals.”
Aaron Rodgers Takes Aim at Congo’s ‘Blood Minerals’ War | John Prendergast | December 3, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn theory, having suppliers of raw materials and components compete for your business is a great way of keeping down costs.
Workers there could turn raw materials into a completed Model T in 41 hours.
But policies and cheap raw materials are useless if businesses fail to take advantage of them.
The more production rises, the better deal a manufacturer gets on raw materials and components.
Tesla’s Radical Patent Move is a Plot to Take Over the Road | Daniel Gross | June 15, 2014 | THE DAILY BEAST
Auxiliary industries, accessories and raw materials have fallen back.
The New Society | Walther RathenauThis was the first step in the conservation of raw materials by their manufacture near the source of supply.
The workers must have tools; also they must have access to the land and the sources of raw materials.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society | Upton SinclairHe is able to buy anything he pleases, whether raw materials or finished products.
The Book of Life: Vol. I Mind and Body; Vol. II Love and Society | Upton SinclairThe raw materials and the auxiliary substances of industry were in many cases raised in price.
British Dictionary definitions for raw material
material on which a particular manufacturing process is carried out
a person or thing regarded as suitable for some particular purpose: raw material for the army
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