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A natural or extracted substance used as the starting material for manufacturing other products.
Natural examples
Kupfer ist ein wichtiger Rohstoff für Kabel.
Copper is an important raw material for cables.
Die Firma verarbeitet Rohstoffe aus der Region.
The company processes raw materials from the region.
Ein sparsamer Umgang mit Rohstoffen schont Ressourcen.
Using raw materials sparingly conserves resources.
Usage note
Rohstoff is masculine: der Rohstoff; plural Rohstoffe. It includes metals, wood, and petroleum, and in some contexts renewable materials.
Mini-lesson: Rohstoff
A natural or extracted substance used as the starting material for manufacturing other products. Rohstoff is masculine: der Rohstoff; plural Rohstoffe. It includes metals, wood, and petroleum, and in some contexts renewable materials.
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