De grondstof
Example: De grondstof voor het nieuwe product is van hoge kwaliteit.
Definition
"De grondstof" refers to the raw material or basic substance from which products are made. It is the essential starting point in manufacturing or production processes, often extracted or harvested before being processed into finished goods.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de grondstof" combines "grond," meaning ground or base, and "stof," meaning substance or material. It literally translates to 'ground substance,' highlighting its role as the foundational material for creating other items. Did you know it reflects the idea of something coming directly from the earth or base source?
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"De grondstof" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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