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 form of the content—its production value and valence, like a subatomic particle’s spin—surpasses the underlying raw material.
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 17 July 2024
Either way, there is enough raw material here to show that Headland is serious about establishing a meaningful connection between Qimir and the events in the century to come with Plagueis and Palpatine working to bring about the Empire.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
The resulting raw material is then transformed into high-quality pellets that serve as a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic.
—Outside Online, 9 July 2024
If the measure is approved by a simple majority of voters, Chevron would have to pay an additional $60 million to $90 million annually in taxes, based on how many barrels of raw material enter the Richmond plant for processing.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 17 July 2024
Either way, there is enough raw material here to show that Headland is serious about establishing a meaningful connection between Qimir and the events in the century to come with Plagueis and Palpatine working to bring about the Empire.
—Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 12 July 2024
The resulting raw material is then transformed into high-quality pellets that serve as a sustainable alternative to virgin plastic.
—Outside Online, 9 July 2024
If the measure is approved by a simple majority of voters, Chevron would have to pay an additional $60 million to $90 million annually in taxes, based on how many barrels of raw material enter the Richmond plant for processing.
—Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 19 June 2024
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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