materials (substances)
- Scope note
- The matter or substance from which a thing is or may be made; the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of an art work or other physical object. Physical substances, either naturally or synthetically derived, range from specific materials to types of material. Materials may be designated by their properties, or by function or form. Included are raw materials and processed materials.
- Date of creation: 16-Dec-2024
Accepted term: 16-Dec-2024