raw material

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

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Recent Examples of raw material Instead of relying on the commercial whims of foreign markets, Carey reasoned that tariffs would direct domestic agriculture to feed industrial workers and supply factories with raw materials. Made By History, Time, 28 Apr. 2025 The company’s mission is simple but bold: convert plastic waste into virgin-quality raw materials without fossil fuels. Marianne Lehnis, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 To do this, the United States should continue exporting large numbers of raw materials and industrial inputs, running a surplus that reinforces its position as an upstream supplier in global production chains and a critical partner in China’s industrial ecosystem. Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 29 Apr. 2025 Strengthening communication with international vendors, especially raw material suppliers, is key for Katherine Tash. Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for raw material
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Noun
  • Rising in North Bay Village, Shoma Bay has the potential to enhance the neighborhood as one of Miami’s prominent waterfront destinations.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 16 May 2025
  • More recently, however, enterprises have begun to see the potential of this medium, particularly as quality has improved.
    David Prosser, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • The extraordinary source material is a profound inspiration to build a unique world that vibrates with life and death at the same time.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 16 May 2025
  • Intended for both slim and puffy outerwear, the new material prevents the conglomeration of fibers and pushes the sustainability envelope further as it is entirely crafted from recycled fibers derived from post-consumer PET bottles.
    Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 May 2025

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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 21 May. 2025.

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