Definition of Fungibility

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Fungibility

The term 'Fungibility ' as it applies to the area of agriculture can be defined as ' The characteristic of interchangeability. Bulk commodities are generally described as fungible, whereas those with special characteristics may be marketed as identity preserved. Futures contracts for the same commodity and delivery month are fungible due to their standardized specifications for quality, quantity, delivery date and delivery locations'.

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