commodifiable

com·mod·i·fy

[kuh-mod-uh-fahy]
verb (used with object), com·mod·i·fied, com·mod·i·fy·ing.
1.
to turn into a commodity; make commercial.
2.
to treat as if a commodity.
Also, com·mod·i·tize.

com·mod·i·fi·a·ble, adjective
com·mod·i·fi·ca·tion, noun
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commodify (kəˈmɒdɪˌfaɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
vb , -fies, -fying, -fied
(tr) to treat (something) inappropriately as if it can be acquired or marketed like other commodities: you can't commodify art
 
commodifi'cation
 
n

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Commodifiable is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
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commodify
1971, from commodification. Related: Commodified (pp. adj.).
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