Materials that are used in support of the production process but that do not become a part of the product and are not clearly identified with units or batches of product are called:
A) Secondary materials
B) General materials
C) Direct materials
D) Indirect materials
E) Materials inventory

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Indirect materials are materials that are used in the production process but are not part of the final product and cannot be easily tracked to specific units or batches. Examples include lubricants, cleaning supplies, and tools. They are also known as indirect costs or overhead costs.

Materials That Are Used in Support of the Production Process