raw material

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Synonyms: raw materials

Antonyms: raw materials

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Noun

1. A material in its [[unprocessed]], natural state considered usable for [[manufacture]].
2. {{lb|en|figuratively}} Any physical product serving as [[input]] to a factory or other installation which [[process]]es it.

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