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Material
Engineering Fundamentals · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: Material in engineering drawings refers to the substance from which a part is to be manufactured, such as steel, aluminum, or plastic. It is usually specified in the title block or a note and includes grade or standard.
Example in context
“The drawing specifies 6061-T6 aluminum as the material for the bracket to ensure adequate strength and corrosion resistance.”
“Çizim, yeterli mukavemet ve korozyon direncini sağlamak için braket malzemesi olarak 6061-T6 alüminyumu belirtir.”
Where engineers use it
Material is typically listed in the title block or in a note on the drawing. Engineers must verify material specifications against design requirements such as yield strength and corrosion resistance. It is a fundamental piece of information for manufacturing and quality control.
Synonyms: stock, substance, raw material
Practice: can you use “Material” at work?
A stress analysis report recommends changing the material from mild steel to stainless steel. The engineer must update the material designation on the drawing and note the revision.
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“Confirm the material grade with the material test certificate before releasing the drawing.”
“Material” in 21 languages
| English | Material |
|---|---|
| Turkish | malzeme |
| French | matériau |
| German | Werkstoff |
| Spanish | material |
| Chinese | 材料 |
| Arabic | مادة |
| Portuguese | material |
| Russian | материал |
| Japanese | 材料 |
| Italian | materiale |
| Vietnamese | vật liệu |
| Hindi | सामग्री |
| Thai | วัสดุ |
| Indonesian | material |
| Korean | 재료 |
| Bengali | উপাদান |
| Dutch | materiaal |
| Swedish | material |
| Finnish | materiaali |
| Ukrainian | матеріал |
Frequently asked questions
What does Material mean in engineering?
Material in engineering drawings refers to the substance from which a part is to be manufactured, such as steel, aluminum, or plastic. It is usually specified in the title block or a note and includes grade or standard. In Engineering Fundamentals, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Material?
Material is pronounced /məˈtɪriəl/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Material used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The drawing specifies 6061-T6 aluminum as the material for the bracket to ensure adequate strength and corrosion resistance.”
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