CEFR B1

raw material

noun phrase

Meaning

The basic substance in its natural or unprocessed state that is used to make something.

Examples

Cotton is a raw material used to make clothes.
The company imports raw materials for its manufacturing processes.

Synonyms: input, component, ingredient, stock

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raw material (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌrɔː məˈtɪəriəl/

Definition

The basic substance in its natural or unprocessed state that is used to make something.

Examples

Cotton is a raw material used to make clothes.
The company imports raw materials for its manufacturing processes.
Many industries rely on crude oil as a vital raw material.

How to Use raw material

raw material for (prepositional phrase): The basic substance used to create something else. — "Wood is a common raw material for furniture."

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