noun
forges and foundries; basic materials industry
Technical term for industries that produce basic shapes and materials, such as casting, forging, and metalworking.
素形材産業は製造業の基盤を支えている。
The basic materials industry supports the foundation of manufacturing.
Compound of 素形材 (そけいざい, 'basic shape material') and 産業 (さんぎょう, 'industry').