feedstock

noun

feed·​stock ˈfēd-ˌstäk How to pronounce feedstock (audio)
: raw material supplied to a machine or processing plant

Examples of feedstock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Volvo Penta says that their diesel engines have been compatible with HVO since 2016, seeing it as a stable, high-quality fuel suitable for marine power systems that can lower fossil CO2 emissions by up to 90 percent, depending on the feedstock. Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The issue is to create a feedstock market for the grass (grains) and clover and alfalfa (legumes) that would grow on the off-year rotations. Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 11 Feb. 2024 Putting an invasive species to work Sisal is an invasive plant in rural Kenya, where it is often planted as livestock fencing and feedstock. Diana Gitig, Ars Technica, 9 Dec. 2023 So over 90 percent of plastics are produced using fossil fuels as a feedstock. Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 Aircraft manufacturers have invested in sustainable aviation fuel made from non-petroleum feedstocks, lighter-weight parts and electric- and hydrogen-powered aircrafts to reduce carbon emissions. Bysasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 18 Jan. 2024 In November, Virgin Atlantic became the first airline to power a transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel, a low-carbon energy source made from non-petroleum feedstocks that have properties similar to conventional jet fuel, but with a smaller carbon footprint. Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 10 Jan. 2024 Lynas is also building a new processing facility in Australia, which is going to receive the feedstock from one of their large mines that’s located nearby. IEEE Spectrum, 7 Dec. 2023 But the supply of such feedstocks will be exhausted quickly as airlines shift away from petroleum to meet their climate targets. Evan Halper, Washington Post, 15 Dec. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of feedstock was in 1932

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“Feedstock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feedstock. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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