🥦nutrient

noun
/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/

Meaning

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

Example Sentences

Vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.

Plants absorb nutrients from the soil for growth.

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Collocations

essential nutrients, absorb nutrients, nutrient deficiency, nutrient intake

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