This is the 2776th most frequent Korean word.
원료
Raw material.
Here, '원료' is used to mean 'ingredient' or 'material' as it describes the components used to make the product.
이 제품은 천연 원료로 만들어졌습니다.
This product is made of natural ingredients.
In this sentence, '원료' is used to mean 'raw materials,' focusing on the economic aspect of the materials.
원료의 가격이 상승하면서 제품 가격도 올랐다.
As the cost of raw materials increased, so did the product price.
'원료' here refers to the base materials used in the production process in a factory setting.