Definition of COMMODITY RATE. : a common carrier rate distinguished from a class rate and applicable only to a specific commodity or group of related commodities carried between specific points or territories. ADVERTISEMENT. a common carrier rate distinguished from a class rate and applicable only to a specific commodity or group of related commodities carried between specific points or territories.
Cubic Zirconia. Cubic zirconia (CZ), a diamond simulant, is not only the oldest diamond substitute, but also the most popular. Composed of zirconium oxide (ZrO 2) the mineral is extremely rare in natural form. Discovered by German mineralogists in 1937, zirconium wasnât considered economically feasible.ubic zirconia possesses less brilliance (less sparkle), but has more fire (flashes of rainbow color.) CZ is also very hard, not quite as hard as a diamond, but like a diamond can scratch glass.
A zirconia bridge is considered a top quality type of bridge which is stronger, durable and visually appealing as compared to other types of bridges. It is often preferred to metal ceramic bridges in that it causes less tooth sensitivity and with no sign of the dreaded grey line around the edge of the gums.