feedstock

noun

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

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Expanding pathways to sustainable aviation fuel LanzaTech’s ethanol has already proven to be a strong feedstock for SAF production via the ATJ process. Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025 Subsequent technology tiers encompass further opportunities in direct electrification, as well as carbon capture and storage, the use of clean hydrogen, and the use of clean chemical feedstocks. Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Several incidents, such as sewer backups and a problematic feedstock switch, contributed to the company's financial struggles. Rick Barrett, jsonline.com, 22 Aug. 2025 As part of the JV, Ester also provides Loop with expertise in sourcing PET and polyester waste feedstocks in the local market. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 15 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for feedstock

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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 11 Sep. 2025.

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