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 apparel industry has focused primarily on end-of-life solutions—recycling, circularity, biodegradability—while largely ignoring beginning-of-life impacts from raw material production.
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Competition with Chinese manufacturers has only increased, and escalating trade wars are restricting Europe’s access both to Chinese raw materials as well as to auto export markets in the US.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Some things, however, such as certain raw materials, don’t exist in America and must be imported.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
The scientific approach and research into raw materials and formulations paved the way for ICR’s current ethos.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Parker, Sourcing Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Competition with Chinese manufacturers has only increased, and escalating trade wars are restricting Europe’s access both to Chinese raw materials as well as to auto export markets in the US.
—Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Some things, however, such as certain raw materials, don’t exist in America and must be imported.
—Tom Zirpoli, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2025
The scientific approach and research into raw materials and formulations paved the way for ICR’s current ethos.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
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This dual-track model has the potential to not only strengthen the child-parent bond but also shorten the duration of therapy and improve long-term resilience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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The relatively elevated valuation of MU stock limits its upside potential in the near to mid-term.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Katy Henriksen,
Arkansas Online,
21 Aug. 2025
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In the United States, it is used in medical devices and measurement gauges, such as industrial devices that measure the thickness of materials.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
IndyStar,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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