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raw material treatment

[/rɔː məˈtɪriəl ˈtriːtmənt/]
nounpl: raw material treatments
tratamento de matéria-prima
1. The process of processing, preparing, or handling raw materials before they are used in manufacturing or production
Raw material treatment is essential to remove impurities and prepare the substance for industrial use.
O tratamento de matéria-prima é essencial para remover impurezas e preparar a substância para uso industrial.
2. Any chemical, physical, or mechanical process applied to unprocessed materials to improve their quality or suitability
The factory invested in new equipment for raw material treatment to enhance product quality.
A fábrica investiu em novo equipamento para o tratamento de matéria-prima a fim de melhorar a qualidade do produto.
Synonyms
material preprocessingfeedstock treatmentmaterial preparationprimary processing
Antonyms
finished productfinal product

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tratamento de matéria-prima
Standard usage in industrial contexts
São Paulo
processamento de matéria-prima
More commonly used in manufacturing sectors
Portugal
tratamento de matéria-prima
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

prepare the ground
set the stage for production
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