raw material
Example Sentences
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And in Germany, steel giant Thyssenkrupp warned that record-low levels on the Rhine were threatening raw material deliveries, echoing industry warnings that the waterway could soon become unnavigable.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
As with locations and production design, Ellis’ novel provided much of the raw material the costume department needed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The material is difficult to shape, expensive to produce, and often requires more raw material than ultimately ends up in the finished component.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 4, 2026
"But we are actively in discussion with paper manufacturers about how they can produce a raw material in a way that makes it easy to bond."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
With any luck, the territory would contain flint, jasper, or chalcedony, the raw material for spear points, meat scrapers, and other hunting tools.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
