feedstock

noun

feed·​stock ˈfēd-ˌstäk How to pronounce feedstock (audio)
: raw material supplied to a machine or processing plant

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The site was selected for its strategic logistics, access to regional feedstock, competitive utility costs, skilled workforce, and strong local and regional government support. Esha Chhabra, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025 That’s primarily due to limited access to quality feedstock and a lack of infrastructure at scale. Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 28 May 2025 The proprietary process recovers up to 98 percent of critical metals while minimizing contaminants, creating a ready feedstock for downstream refiners. William Jones, USA Today, 16 May 2025 The new report notes that the use of coal as a feedstock for the chemical industry has risen considerably. John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for feedstock

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First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of feedstock was in 1932

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“Feedstock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feedstock. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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