man-made material

collocation in English

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man-made
adjective
uk
/ˌmænˈmeɪd/us
/ˌmænˈmeɪd/
artificial rather ...
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material
noun
uk
/məˈtɪə.ri.əl/us
/məˈtɪr.i.əl/
a physical substance that things can be ...
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(Definition ofman-madeandmaterialfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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They may be composed of natural quarried material, or fromman-madematerial.
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Her glasses allow her to detect an individual's power level and also see through anyman-madematerial.
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In searching for his own expression, he decided to recycle an already existingman-madematerial, changing its original purpose.
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Plaster is aman-madematerial, easier to mould, lighter and less expensive than clay.
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Being aman-madematerial, it is washable and retains its softness when wet, unlike natural leather.
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Concrete is also a composite material, and is used more than any otherman-madematerialin the world.
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Like scientific instruments, they were a means of discovery, liberating sounds from organic and man-made materials.
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In metallurgy, in man-made materials, radar, electronics, servo mechanisms and in many other ways this has been true.
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Polygonal crack networks similar to mudcracks can form in man-made materials such as ceramic glazes, paint film, and poorly made concrete.
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Innovations include man-made materials such as polyester, nylon, and vinyl as well as features like zippers and velcro.
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The garden can incorporate both natural and man-made materials.
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These include natural and man-made materials, interaction of materials with machines, safety and health, energy conservation, and waste and pollution control.
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The design consists of a wooden barrel with finger holes and a flared bell that can be made of either natural or man-made materials.
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The variations are attributable to greater absorbency of man-made materials, and building density which restrict air-flow.
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Usually the single drumhead is made of rawhide or man-made materials.
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Both classes include body parts, plants, natural phenomena, and man-made materials.
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Made of a composite of man-made materials and natural wood particles, faux wood is also a less expensive choice than natural wood.
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