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 driving the shift read almost like a farmers market crossed with a weather report. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

That same limestone outcrop also provided much of the raw material ancient Egyptians used to build some of their most famous monuments, including the Great Sphinx and the pyramids at Giza. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2026

The facility will work across the battery life cycle, from raw materials and vehicle applications to recycling. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

The cost of building a turbine has climbed between 30% to 40% since 2020, largely because of the price of raw materials. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026