mineral
/ˈmɪnərəl/
adjective
- Relating to or containing minerals.
- The soil in this region is rich in mineral deposits.
- Mineral oil is used in some skin care products.
- Mineral water comes from natural springs and contains dissolved minerals.
noun
- A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical composition, found in the earth's crust.
- The museum has a large collection of rare minerals from around the world.
- Quartz is a common mineral found in many types of rock.
- Mining companies extract valuable minerals like gold and copper.
- A nutrient that the body needs to stay healthy, such as calcium, iron, or zinc.
- Milk is a good source of the mineral calcium.
- Iron is an important mineral for healthy blood.
- Eating a balanced diet provides all the essential minerals your body needs.
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