Build material

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ADM-000054",
  "term": "Build material",
  "field": "Additive manufacturing and 3D printing",
  "definition": "The raw substance used to construct a three-dimensional object in an additive manufacturing process. This material is deposited, fused, or solidified layer by layer to form the final part. Common build materials include polymers, metals, ceramics, and composites, each selected for specific mechanical or functional properties.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/additive-manufacturing/build-material/"
}