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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Recent Examples of raw material
But their raw materials are often imported from China — and those enjoy no tariff exemption.
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Phil Blair, Manpower YES: And thousands of other companies that import raw materials, food, parts, or products should be doing to same thing.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Both are considered critical raw materials by the United States, the European Union, China and Japan.
—David Yusufu Kibingila, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
The exposure is real: Ford’s sprawling supply chain relies heavily on imports of auto parts and raw materials, particularly from Mexico, Canada, and China.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 6 May 2025
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Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 22 May 2025
Phil Blair, Manpower YES: And thousands of other companies that import raw materials, food, parts, or products should be doing to same thing.
—Phillip Molnar, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Both are considered critical raw materials by the United States, the European Union, China and Japan.
—David Yusufu Kibingila, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2025
The exposure is real: Ford’s sprawling supply chain relies heavily on imports of auto parts and raw materials, particularly from Mexico, Canada, and China.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
Noun
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The potential for chaos and confusion in an evacuation became all-too-apparent last December, when a magnitude 7 earthquake struck about 30 miles off the Humboldt County coast.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
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There is no denying the talent and potential, but now Sanders needs to put in the work.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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This highlights the feasibility of utilizing agricultural waste materials, like rice straw, in developing sustainable and efficient water purification systems.—
Dr. Reji Thomas,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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These temperatures can also degrade and even destroy the structure of standard materials.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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