feedstock

noun

feed·​stock ˈfēd-ˌstäk 

: raw material supplied to a machine or processing plant

Examples of feedstock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The company will now evaluate its separation platform against relevant scandium-bearing feedstocks, with the initial research focused on determining whether the technology can support high-purity scandium recovery at larger scales. — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Instead of paying simply to manage or dispose of thousands of liters of salty whey, some of that material could become the feedstock for a useful fuel. — New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2026

Carbios says tests have confirmed that local feedstocks and waste streams work with its process. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

The company still sources up to 35% of feedstock under that scheme, but a similar share has also come from abroad. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for feedstock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke