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
Zekauskas also said that, to a degree, raw material inflation is passed through to Linde's customer base through its various contracts.
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
This is where raw materials arrive for processing.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Our readers rely on Sourcing Journal to navigate every aspect of this dynamic, complex and vast business, including supply chain, raw materials, sustainability, logistics, fulfillment, product development, compliance, retail and technology.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2026
This is where raw materials arrive for processing.
—Jeff Wilson, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
As such, Vietnam is drawing down duties on oil by amending the preferential import tax for gasoline, diesel, and gasoline production raw materials.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 9 Mar. 2026
Our readers rely on Sourcing Journal to navigate every aspect of this dynamic, complex and vast business, including supply chain, raw materials, sustainability, logistics, fulfillment, product development, compliance, retail and technology.
—Footwear News, 7 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for raw material
Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
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Researchers say the high-precision synchronization is vital for accurate targeting and secure communication, with the potential to transform modern warfare and navigation systems.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Mar. 2026
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Colorado voters legalized this model in 2022 following research and enthusiasm about the drug’s potential to help treat depression, addiction and end-of-life anxiety, among other mental health conditions.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
Denver Post,
18 Mar. 2026
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The disaster led to an extensive decontamination effort to clean up nuclear material dispersed when conventional explosives in the hydrogen bombs detonated after hitting the ground.—
Kim Tong-Hyung,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Mar. 2026
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If Zimbabwe’s new processing push succeeds, the country could transform itself from a raw-materials exporter into a key node in the battery supply chain.—
Ray Mwayera,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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