jalostettaviksi

Jalostettaviksi is a Finnish linguistic form used to designate materials or substances that are intended to be refined or processed. It is a translative form derived from the verb jalostaa (to refine, to process) and the present passive participle jalostettava. The ending -iksi in the plural conveys the sense of change into a refined state or purpose, so jalostettaviksi translates roughly as “to be refined” or “for refinement” (plural).

In practice, jalostettaviksi is common in industrial, procurement, and logistics language. It appears in lists and contracts to mark items that are not used as-is but are planned to undergo refining into products or intermediate goods. Examples include: "Hankintalistalla ovat jalostettaviksi tarkoitetut raaka-aineet" (The purchasing list includes raw materials intended for refinement) and "Tehtaalle toimitettavat materiaalit on luokiteltu jalostettaviksi" (Materials to be delivered to the factory are classified as to be refined).

Linguistic notes: jalostettaviksi is formed by taking the present passive participle jalostettava and adding the translative plural suffix -iksi, signaling a state change toward refinement in plural. Related forms include jalostettava (singular, to be refined) and jalostettavissa (capable of being refined), while jalostus refers to the refining process itself.

See also: jalostus, jalostaminen, jalostettava.