strategic materials

A form of strategic material — Any material considered crucial to national security concerns and military applications. Examples include natural resources, such as oil; alloys, such as steel, aluminum, and titanium; and composite materials, such as advanced plastics, polymers and ceramics.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of strategic material
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