- plural of commodity.
commodities
Example Sentences
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Deep-sea mining seeks to tap previously untouched seabed deposits of a range of commodities, including cobalt and nickel, but the fledgling industry has long been stalled by environmental concerns.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
The country is also a major source of important commodities including potash - a product in fertiliser for which Canada is the world's top supplier.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
When Indonesia first announced plans to integrate processes for the exports of key resources, it stoked concerns about state intervention that would disrupt the flow of commodities like coal and palm oil.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
While bitcoin climbed alongside gold and other commodities, the U.S. dollar weakened.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
The Dutch East India Company, a joint governmental and private enterprise, sent ships to the far corners of the world to acquire rare commodities and resell them at a profit in Europe.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
