raw material
Americannoun
noun
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material on which a particular manufacturing process is carried out
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a person or thing regarded as suitable for some particular purpose
raw material for the army
Etymology
Origin of raw material
First recorded in 1790–1800
Example Sentences
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"Our raw material, our gold, our copper, goes to other countries... we are experiencing misery."
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
On Tuesday, Israel's state comptroller released a scathing report accusing successive governments of neglecting domestic weapons production and failing to maintain critical raw material reserves.
From Barron's • May 16, 2026
Near-term earnings are expected to benefit from stronger average selling prices amid Middle East-driven raw material volatility, particularly in 2Q, she says.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Continental CON 1.86%increase; green up pointing triangle reported a drop in sales for the first quarter and said that there would be a delayed effect from recent changes in raw material prices.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
With any luck, the territory would contain flint, jasper, or chalcedony, the raw material for spear points, meat scrapers, and other hunting tools.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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