Raw Material (Noun)
Meaning
Material suitable for manufacture or use or finishing.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The textile industry requires large amounts of raw material, including cotton and wool.
- To construct the house, we will need a steady supply of raw material such as wood, brick, and concrete.
- Silk manufacturers require raw material such as silkworm cocoons, which are boiled to release the filament.
- Lumber companies provide the raw material that is then transformed into a finished product.
- Many products contain a high proportion of imported raw material.