direct materials


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direct materials

raw materials which are incorporated in a product. Provided that materials prices remain constant, then direct materials cost will tend to vary exactly with output. See INDIRECT MATERIALS, VARIABLE COST.

direct materials

raw materials that are incorporated in a product. Compare INDIRECT MATERIALS. See VARIABLE COST.
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