alimentative

/ˌælɪˈmɛntətɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to or providing nourishment or food.
    • The hospital's alimentative services ensure patients receive balanced meals.
    • Some plants have alimentative properties that support healthy growth.
    • The chef focused on the alimentative value of the ingredients, not just their taste.
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