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mineral

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈmɪnərəl/

Forms: minerals

mineral means: A substance such as calcium or iron that your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.

noun

NUTRIENTB1

A substance such as calcium or iron that your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.

  • Calcium is an important mineral.
  • Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals.
  • A lack of certain minerals can make you ill.

Common phrases: essential mineral, mineral supplement, mineral deficiency

NATURAL SUBSTANCEB1

A natural solid substance found in the earth, such as salt or iron-containing material.

  • This rock contains several minerals.
  • Workers mine valuable minerals in these hills.
  • Salt is a mineral found in seawater and underground.

Common phrases: mineral deposits, rare mineral, mineral resources, mineral sample

Questions about mineral

What does mineral mean?

A substance such as calcium or iron that your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.

What is mineral in other languages?

Türkçe: mineral · Español: mineral · Français: minéral · Deutsch: Mineralstoff · Italiano: minerale · 日本語: ミネラル

How do you pronounce mineral?

It is pronounced /ˈmɪnərəl/.

How do you use mineral in a sentence?

Calcium is an important mineral. Vegetables provide vitamins and minerals.

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