der Grundstoff
Translation
raw material, basic material, element
Examples
Wasser ist ein Grundstoff des Lebens.
Water is a basic element of life.
Kohle ist ein wichtiger Grundstoff für die Industrie.
Coal is an important raw material for industry.
Grammar Patterns
the raw material ((for sth.)) Erdöl ist der Grundstoff für Kunststoffe.
Similar Words
Rohmaterial (raw material), Element (element)
Etymology
Composed of 'Grund' (basic, ground) and 'Stoff' (material, substance). Literally 'basic material'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the 'Stoff' (material) that forms the 'Grund' (basis) for other things.