Usage Note
Werkstoff refers broadly to any material used in making an object, from metals and polymers in industry to stone, wood and bronze in sculpture. An artist's choice of Werkstoff fundamentally determines the character and longevity of the finished work.
Examples
"Die Bildhauerin experimentiert mit ungewöhnlichen Werkstoffen wie Recyclingglas und Industriegummi."
Natural Translation
The sculptress experiments with unusual materials such as recycled glass and industrial rubber.
Literal Translation
The sculptress experiments with unusual work-materials such as recycling-glass and industrial-rubber.
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