Der Rohstoff
Example: Der Rohstoffmangel beeinflusst die globale Industrieproduktion erheblich.
Definition
"Der Rohstoff" refers to natural resources or raw materials that are extracted from the earth and used as the basic components for manufacturing and production in various industries. These materials are essential for creating finished goods and sustaining industrial processes.
Etymology
The word "der Rohstoff" comes from the German words 'roh,' meaning raw or crude, and 'Stoff,' meaning material or substance. Together, they literally translate to 'raw material.' Did you know that the concept of 'Rohstoff' has been crucial since the industrial revolution when industries heavily relied on raw materials for mass production?
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"Der Rohstoff" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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