malzeme

Malzeme is a Turkish noun that translates to material or substance in English. It refers to any physical item used to make, repair, or operate something, including raw materials, components, parts, and supplies. The term is widely used across industry, construction, design, and everyday life to denote the substance that constitutes or enables a product.

In Turkish, malzeme is often distinguished from hammadde, which refers specifically to raw material extracted or harvested from nature. Malzeme can imply a defined form, composition, and function within a process, whereas hammadde emphasizes raw input. In inventory and procurement contexts, malzeme also denotes stock or supplies needed for production or maintenance.

In specialized fields, malzeme takes on technical meanings: malzeme bilimi refers to materials science, the study of the properties, processing, and performance of materials; malzeme mühendisliği is materials engineering. In construction, phrases such as inşaat malzemeleri (building materials) describe items like cement, steel, wood, and bricks. In cooking, malzemeler means ingredients used to prepare a dish.

The term appears in many compound forms, including malzeme listesi (bill of materials) and malzeme yönetimi (materials management). Its usage underscores the material basis of products, systems, and processes across contexts.