consumption of materials 1
noundomain: natural proc.
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Definition
the expenditure in specific terms (per unit of production) of material resources (basic and auxiliary materials, fuel, energy, and depreciation of fixed assets) needed for production.
Examples
- 1.Within the national economy, in order to eliminate double counting, the consumption of materials must be calculated by the final product.
Synonyms
- material intensity 1
the expenditure in specific terms (per unit of production) of material resources (basic and auxiliary materials, fuel, energy, and depreciation of fixed assets) needed for production.


