feedstock (C2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈfiːdstɒk/
Definition
Raw material used to supply or fuel a machine or industrial process.
Examples
Corn is a common feedstock for the production of ethanol fuel.
The factory had to pause operations when the supply of chemical feedstock was delayed.
Researchers are investigating algae as a sustainable feedstock for next-generation biofuels.
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