Meaning of the word "raw materials" in English

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raw materials

US /ˈrɔː məˈtɪriəlz/
UK /ˈrɔː məˈtɪəriəlz/

Plural Noun

the basic material from which a product is made

Example:
Oil is a crucial raw material for many industries.
The factory imports most of its raw materials from abroad.