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raw material

The phrase “raw material” has 5 syllables: raw ma-te-ri-al

It's pronounced as /rɑː məˈtɪə.ri.əl/

What is synonym and antonym for raw material?

In the thesaurus, “raw material” has 18 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for raw material along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for raw material

  • basic material
  • grist
  • making
  • material
  • matter
  • metal
  • organic matter
  • possibility
  • potential
  • potentiality
  • primal matter
  • resources
  • staple
  • stock
  • stuff
  • substance
  • timber
  • unprocessed material

Meanings of raw material

  • noun
    1. A material in its unprocessed, natural state considered usable for manufacture.
    2. Any input to a factory or other installation which processes it.

Example Sentences

  • The factory imports raw material from overseas to produce high-quality products.
  • The artist found inspiration in the raw material of nature for her sculptures.
  • The company needs a steady supply of raw material to meet the growing demand.
  • He believed that every idea starts as raw material that needs refinement.
  • In the construction industry, steel is often used as raw material for building structures.

On this page you'll find 18 synonyms or another words to raw material, such as: basic material, grist, making, material, matter, metal, organic matter.

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