No. 1,289 in Dutch
grondstoffen
Raw materials.
In a sentence
De fabrikanten hebben meer grondstoffen nodig om hun producten te maken.
The manufacturers need more raw materials to make their products.
Here, 'grondstoffen' refers to general raw materials used in manufacturing processes.
Grondstoffen zoals hout en ijzer spelen een belangrijke rol in de bouwindustrie.
Materials such as wood and iron play an important role in the construction industry.
In this sentence, 'grondstoffen' denotes specific materials used within a particular industry.
Het winnen van grondstoffen heeft vaak gevolgen voor het milieu.
The extraction of raw materials often has consequences for the environment.
'Grondstoffen' in this usage describes resources extracted from nature, emphasizing environmental impact considerations.
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