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raw material

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Definition of raw material

as in potential

the basic elements from which something can be developed Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts

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Recent Examples of raw material The company makes trash and recycling bins there from raw materials. — Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2026 Aside from its use as a fuel, methanol could also serve as a chemical raw material for manufacturing antifreeze, construction supplies, and various essential products on Mars. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2026 The certification means the raw materials used in the formulas are made from 100% natural-origin ingredients, manufactured by environmentally friendly methods, and free from GMOs and petrochemicals. — Brianna Peters, Vogue, 26 Oct. 2026 The core is our Global Trade Optimizer, a proprietary should-cost platform with thousands of cost models and live feeds on commodity inputs, raw material costs, labor rates and tariffs. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for raw material

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Its long-term commercial potential will depend on whether the technology performs as expected.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
What’s also clear is the military sees the potential of nuclear as the most reliable and steady power source for the future.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2026

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People often complain that cars are becoming heavier, but carbon fiber and other advanced materials give us ways to address that.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026
The result is a relatively light material able to prevent penetration while also absorbing secondary debris.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 25 Oct. 2026

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