base materials

[beɪs məˈtɪriəlz]
nounpl: base materials
materiais de base
1. Raw or fundamental materials used as the starting point for manufacturing, construction, or production
The factory sources base materials from multiple suppliers to ensure consistent quality.
A fábrica obtém materiais de base de múltiplos fornecedores para garantir qualidade consistente.
2. Primary substances or components that form the foundation of a product or project
Steel and aluminum are common base materials for automotive manufacturing.
Aço e alumínio são materiais de base comuns para a fabricação automotiva.
3. Elementary components used in chemical, pharmaceutical, or cosmetic formulations
The cosmetic company carefully selects base materials for their skincare line.
A empresa de cosméticos seleciona cuidadosamente os materiais de base para sua linha de cuidados com a pele.
In Brazil's industrial and manufacturing sectors, 'materiais de base' is standard terminology in supply chain management and quality control discussions. The term reflects the country's significant manufacturing presence and emphasis on sourcing strategies. In Portuguese, the distinction between 'materiais de base' and 'matérias-primas' is subtle, with the former sometimes implying a slightly higher level of processing than raw materials.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
raw materialsprimary materialscore materialsfoundation materialsstarting materials
Antonyms / Antônimos
finished productsend productsprocessed goods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
materiais de base
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all industries
São Paulo
materiais-primas
Alternative term sometimes used in industrial and manufacturing contexts
Portugal
materiais de base
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard European Portuguese usage
Technical/Industrial Brazil
matérias-primas fundamentais
More formal terminology used in technical specifications and supply chain documentation

Related Words

raw materialscomponentsingredientsfeedstockmaterial sourcingsupply chain

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to basics
from the ground up
start from scratch
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