A matéria-prima
Example: A matéria-prima de alta qualidade é essencial para o produto final.
Definition
"A matéria-prima" refers to the raw material or basic substance from which products are made, essential in manufacturing or production processes. It is the starting component that undergoes transformation to create a final product, such as wood for furniture or cotton for textiles.
Etymology
The term "a matéria-prima" originates from Portuguese, combining 'matéria,' meaning matter or substance, and 'prima,' meaning first or primary. It literally translates to 'first matter,' reflecting its role as the initial material used in production. Did you know this concept dates back to alchemical traditions where 'prima materia' referred to the fundamental substance of the universe?
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the raw material