Synonyms of raw material

raw material

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• potential
• material
• potentiality
• making
• substance
• timber
• possibility
• stuff
• metal
• matter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of raw material

The raw materials, organic cotton and natural rubber, were already coming from India even when the manufacturing happened in Los Angeles. — Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Instead of redesigning quantum processors, the DOE laboratories focused on improving the raw material from which those processors are made. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

While there are never guarantees, Trafford, on paper at least, has the raw materials to be their No 1 for the next decade. — Beren Cross, New York Times, 24 July 2026

In minutes from a meeting with the Labour and Vocational Training Ministry and union representatives, company manager Thitipong Wongsayang said the shutdown was driven by economic problems and difficulties moving raw materials and finished goods. — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 24 July 2026