English / word
mineral
noun B1MEANING IN ENGLISH
a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance; a nutrient essential for bodily health
a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition; a naturally occurring substance that is solid and inorganic, often used in industry or nutrition
In context
01
Milk and leafy vegetables are rich in essential minerals like calcium.
02
The country extracts valuable minerals from mountain deposits.
Synonyms
deposit,nutrient,element
Antonyms
organic matter
Collocations
mineral water,mineral resource,mineral deposit