feedstock

noun

feed·​stock ˈfēd-ˌstäk 

: raw material supplied to a machine or processing plant

Examples of feedstock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Polyester remains the dominant fiber globally, accounting for 59 percent of total fiber output, and because these feedstocks remain closely tied to petrochemical and energy markets, sharp price movements are felt across yarn, dyeing, logistics and overall cost planning. —Assef Shaikh, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026

At the same time, jet fuel prices have climbed, and fertilizer costs have soared because the Middle East is a major producer of the natural gas feedstocks required to manufacture them. —Jake Angelo, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026

While efforts to curb reliance on virgin synthetics have largely centered on recycled polyester, that approach has faced cost, feedstock and scaling constraints. —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Mar. 2026

Rising oil costs have narrowed the premium for biodiesel feedstocks over traditional, fossil alternatives, improving biofuel production margins. —Natasha Bracken, semafor.com, 19 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for feedstock

• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock
• boardwalk
• catwalk
• cornstalk
• crosswalk
• deadlock
• fetlock
• flintlock
• goshawk
• graywacke