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material

[muh-teer-ee-uhl] / məˈtɪər i əl /






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Grain growth occurs when the microscopic crystals inside a material become larger, which can change its hardness and mechanical performance.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

"We provide material support - literally the gloves, shovels, protective equipment and body bags they use," said Patrick Griffiths, spokesperson for the ICRC.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

The material combines tungsten carbide, which provides hardness, with cobalt, which acts as a metallic binder that holds the carbide particles together.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

“Our operations team demonstrated why they are the best in the business, putting us in an advantaged position to bring forward material value on our differentiated asset base.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

He didn’t tell Toby that, obviously, so Toby assumed it was because the boy didn’t understand the material, and he came back with even easier assignments.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman

Future work will focus on producing practical cutting tools, testing the process with additional materials, and finding ways to make the finished components even more durable.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

If their work is purchased, the artist receives half of the profits with the remainder used to fund the purchase of materials for others on the scheme.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

DuPont DD 3.12%increase; up pointing triangle de Nemours reported a higher profit in the second quarter as sales rose across the chemicals and materials company’s segments.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

On its website, the company lists Tencel, recycled cotton and dead-stock fabrics as some of its preferred materials to meet its sustainability standards.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

What Uncle Chester had lacked in niceties—Aunt Ivy would be horrified to find not one doily in the entire room—he’d made up for in reading materials.

From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson




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