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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The Spanish came to the New World in search of gold, Russians for pelts, others for spices, raw materials, fishing grounds, etc., etc.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Well, silk from the silk moth (Bombyx mori) has similar properties to spiders’ silk but with less structural complexity, and the raw materials are easier to come by.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
Their data shows that model has saved more than 300,000 tons of carbon emissions, and diverted more than 4,800 tons of raw materials and 2.9 billion gallons of water from use.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
As part of its raw material diversification, the mill is using TENCEL™ fiber innovations to make denim that is comfortable, soft, colorfast and sustainable.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2024
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2024
Well, silk from the silk moth (Bombyx mori) has similar properties to spiders’ silk but with less structural complexity, and the raw materials are easier to come by.
—New Atlas, 10 Oct. 2024
Their data shows that model has saved more than 300,000 tons of carbon emissions, and diverted more than 4,800 tons of raw materials and 2.9 billion gallons of water from use.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 14 Oct. 2024
As part of its raw material diversification, the mill is using TENCEL™ fiber innovations to make denim that is comfortable, soft, colorfast and sustainable.
—Carved In Blue, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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