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raw material conversion

[rɔ məˈtɪriəl kənˈvɜrʒən]
nounpl: raw material conversions
conversão de matérias-primas
1. The process of transforming raw materials into finished products or intermediate goods through manufacturing or industrial processes
Raw material conversion is a critical step in the textile industry.
A conversão de matérias-primas é uma etapa crítica na indústria têxtil.
2. The efficiency or rate at which raw materials are processed into usable products
The factory improved its raw material conversion by 15% this quarter.
A fábrica melhorou sua conversão de matérias-primas em 15% neste trimestre.
Synonyms
material processingmanufacturing conversionmaterial transformationinput conversion

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
conversão de matérias-primas
Most common usage in Brazilian Portuguese industrial contexts
São Paulo
transformação de matérias-primas
Alternative term frequently used in São Paulo industrial sector
Portugal
conversão de matérias-primas
Standard usage in Portuguese manufacturing and industrial documentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

from raw to refined
processing pipeline
material throughput
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