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nutrient

noun
/ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and health of plants or animals.
A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Example Sentences

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.

Synonyms

minerals, vitamins, elements, food, nourishment, sustenance, vitamin, mineral
Entry 1
minerals, vitamins, elements
Entry 2
food, nourishment, sustenance, vitamin, mineral

Antonyms

deficiency, toxin, waste, poison
Entry 1
deficiency, toxin, waste
Entry 2
toxin, poison

Collocations

essential nutrients, absorb nutrients, nutrient deficiency, nutrient intake

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