Meaning of the word "raw material" in English

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raw material

US /ˌrɑː məˈtɪr.i.əl/
UK /ˌrɑː məˈtɪr.i.əl/
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Noun

1.

the basic material from which a product is made

Example:
Iron ore is a key raw material for steel production.
The factory imports most of its raw materials from abroad.
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