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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The reasons for shortages are generally consistent no matter the drug: either a shortage of raw materials or a problem at the plant where the drug is manufactured.
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
For instance, Servizi e Seta is actively looking at securing the Sustainable Fibre Alliance, Better Cotton Initiative, BCI and the Organic Content Standard 100 certifications to ensure full transparency across raw materials and processes.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Energy and raw material shortages are expected to drive price hikes and market instability, while political uncertainty in the US and EU will add to the volatility.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Because sometimes that label means only that a product is assembled or otherwise finished in a U.S. facility but still includes raw materials, parts or packaging from elsewhere.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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Dylan Scott, Vox, 5 Feb. 2025
For instance, Servizi e Seta is actively looking at securing the Sustainable Fibre Alliance, Better Cotton Initiative, BCI and the Organic Content Standard 100 certifications to ensure full transparency across raw materials and processes.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 28 Jan. 2025
Energy and raw material shortages are expected to drive price hikes and market instability, while political uncertainty in the US and EU will add to the volatility.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Because sometimes that label means only that a product is assembled or otherwise finished in a U.S. facility but still includes raw materials, parts or packaging from elsewhere.
—Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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