A naturally occurring, inorganic, solid, crystalline substance which has a fixed structure and a chemical composition which is either fixed or which may vary within certain defined limits. (FAOLEX. 2025. Glossary https://www.fao.org/faolex/)
A lower limit on price set by government. If set too high, the result is significant excess supply, resulting in output that is not purchased by consumers and often leading to some form of production restrictions. (Body of Knowledge on Infrastructure Regulation. 2025. Glossary. Minimum price. https://regulationbodyofknowledge.org/glossary/m/minimum-price/)