commodity

• Substantivo que designa matéria-prima, produto agrícola ou bem básico que pode ser comprado e vendido, geralmente padronizado e intercambiável com outros do mesmo tipo.

A noun referring to a raw material, agricultural product, or basic good that can be bought and sold, often interchangeable with other goods of the same type.

1. Raw material or primary productB2formalbusiness

   A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other goods of the same type, such as oil, gold, or grain.

   Matéria-prima ou produto primário

   • Oil is one of the most traded commodities in the world.
   • The price of agricultural commodities fluctuates with the seasons.
   • Investors often buy gold as a safe commodity during economic uncertainty.

   Sinônimosmaterialmerchandiseraw materialstaple

2. Something valuable or usefulB2formalbusiness

   Something that is useful or valuable, often in a general sense.

   Valor

   • Time is a precious commodity that cannot be bought.
   • In the digital age, data has become a valuable commodity.
   • Patience is a rare commodity in today's fast-paced world.

   Sinônimosadvantageassetbenefitblessingboonresourceutility