Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raw-material
noun
/rɔː ˈmɛtəriəl/
Definition
A basic material from which products are made.
Examples
- Iron is a raw material used in the manufacturing of steel.
- Wood is a common raw material for furniture production.
- Cotton is a raw material for making textiles.
Meaning
Raw materials are the fundamental substances used in the production process to create finished goods, products, or materials.
Synonyms
- basic material
- feedstock
- input
- source material
