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 system uses plasma atomization to convert metal feedstock into powder for metal 3D printing. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026

Produced from the renewable feedstock of wood, suppliers like Lenzing Group will be able to provide the volumes needed to offset the gap of natural fibers in the future. — Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026

Conversely, data center circuit board feedstock contains 20% to 25% pure copper by weight. — Rob Kaplan, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Most of it is used as chemical feedstock for petroleum refining and for making fertilizers and plastics. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 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