BusinessJuly 18, 2026
feedstock
FEED-stak
Definition
Raw material that is processed into finished products, particularly in industrial manufacturing or chemical refinery contexts.
Etymology
A compound of 'feed' (in the sense of supplying materials to a machine) and 'stock' (a supply of goods), appearing in industrial English during the early 20th century.
In the news
In this article, the term is used in the context of the Oil-to-Chemicals business, where high costs of raw materials affected profit margins.
Reliance Industries Q1 PAT grows 6% YoY; revenue climbs 25%
Read the full article ↗Business Standard