basic materials
ˈbeɪsɪk məˈtɪriəlz
basic material
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Definition of basic materials - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun, plural

1.
resourcesessential elements needed for a process
  • Basic materials for the project include wood and nails.
raw materials
2.
manufacturingfundamental substances used to produce goods
  • The factory imports basic materials for manufacturing.
raw materials
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Expressions with basic

basic trainingn.
introductory training covering essential skills
The new employees underwent basic training in customer service.
basic searchn.
simple search function offering few options usually one main search field
Use the basic search to quickly find files by name.
basic amenitiesn.
essential things needed for comfortable daily living
The hotel provides all basic amenities for guests.
basic cablen.
cable TV service with few channels and lower price
Many people subscribe to basic cable to save money.
basic datan.
essential simple facts or figures needed to describe or understand something
The form asks for basic data like your name and address.
basic educationn.
initial formal schooling typically up to a certain age
Basic education is compulsory for all children in many countries..

Expressions with materials

teaching materialsn.
resources teachers use to explain lessons and help students learn
The school provides teaching materials such as textbooks, posters, and online exercises.
source materialsn.
books, papers, or original objects consulted to learn facts
She listed archival letters and journal articles as her source materials.
materials recyclingn.
activity of collecting and reprocessing used substances so they can be reused
The city expanded materials recycling to include more types of plastic packaging.
materials managementn.
process of planning and controlling supplies and goods in an organization
The company improved materials management to reduce waste and lower storage costs.
bill of materialsn.
list of all materials needed to make something
The bill of materials includes every part required.
consumption of materialsn.
use of materials in production processes
The factory's consumption of materials increased last year.
materials handlingn.
managing materials in warehouses and factories
Materials handling is crucial for efficient warehouse operations.
materials testingn.
process of checking physical substances to find strength and other performance properties
Materials testing showed the new alloy could handle much higher temperatures.
building materials reusen.
using old materials for new building projects
Building materials reuse helps reduce construction waste.

Terms related to basic materials

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Terms with basic materials included in their meaning

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from scratchadv.
cooking
using basic materials or raw ingredients
commodity tradingn.
finance
activity of buying and selling raw materials or basic goods for profit
crafted from scratchadj.
handmade
made entirely by hand or from basic materials
create from raw materialv.
manufacturing
make something new using basic materials
rough-and-ready installationn.
basic setup
installation made quickly with basic materials
create from raw stuffv.
crafting
make something new using basic materials
scratch-builtadj.
economical
built quickly with minimal cost and basic materials

Examples of basic materials in a sentence

  • The artist gathered basic materials for the sculpture.
  • Basic materials are crucial for construction.
  • The company sources basic materials locally.

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  1. French:matériaux de base, ...
  2. German:Grundelemente, Grundmaterialien, ...
  3. Italian:materiali essenziali, materiali di base, ...
  4. Spanish:materiales básicos, materias primas, ...
  5. Portuguese:materiais básicos, ...
  6. Chinese:基本要素, 基本材料, ...
  7. Japanese:基本要素, 基本材料, ...
  8. Arabic:مَوَادُ أَسَاسِيَّة, مَواد أَوَّلِيَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹמְרֵי יְסוֹד, חָמְרֵי יְסוֹד, ...
  10. Russian:основные элементы, основные материалы, ...
  11. Ukrainian:необхідні елементи, основні матеріали, ...
  12. Hindi:आवश्यक सामग्री, कच्चा माल, ...
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