transmaterialization

Definition

A process of industrial or economic transformation in which materials demand shifts to different or higher-quality materials across different historical cycles, or the conversion of products into services.

Example Usage

The shift from heavy steel production to advanced composite materials represents a transmaterialization in manufacturing.

Origin

From Latin 'trans' (across/through) and 'materializatio' (materialization); a specialized term in sustainability and economics.

Fun Fact

Transmaterialization is also called 'servicizing' in sustainability contexts, where physical products are converted to service-based models.

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