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TOEFL BNC: 3212 COCA: 4583

mineral

mineral /ˈmɪnərəl/ noun
plural minerals
mineral
/ˈmɪnərəl/
noun
plural minerals
Learner's definition of MINERAL
[count]
: a substance (such as quartz, coal, petroleum, salt, etc.) that is naturally formed under the ground矿物
: a chemical substance (such as iron or zinc) that occurs naturally in certain foods and that is important for good health(健康必需的)矿物质
TOEFL BNC: 3212 COCA: 4583

mineral

1 of 2

noun

min·​er·​al
ˈmin-rəl,
ˈmi-nə- How to pronounce mineral (audio)
1
: ore
2
: an inorganic substance (as in the ash of calcined tissue)
3
obsolete : mine
4
: something neither animal nor vegetable
5
a
: a solid homogeneous crystalline chemical element or compound that results from the inorganic processes of nature
broadly : any of various naturally occurring homogeneous substances (such as stone, coal, salt, sulfur, sand, petroleum, water, or natural gas) obtained usually from the ground
b
: a synthetic substance having the chemical composition and crystalline form and properties of a naturally occurring mineral
6
minerals plural, British : mineral water

mineral

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of or relating to minerals
also : inorganic
2
: impregnated with mineral substances

Example Sentences

Noun an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
For example, China processes more than two-thirds of all nickel and cobalt globally, compared with 1% or less of each mineral for the U.S., according to research firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence. Rebecca Elliott And Mike Colias, WSJ, 14 Sep. 2022 Using a combination of mineral and chemical sunscreens alongside these beneficial skincare ingredients, Geologie has finally cracked the code on sunscreen. Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 14 Sep. 2022 The mineral contains helium-3, which offers a potential future energy source. Tim Newcomb, Popular Mechanics, 12 Sep. 2022 Domaine Bousquet, Mendoza, Argentina; Sauvignon Blanc, 2021, $13 Made with organic grapes, this wine has a bit of lime with saline and mineral notes. Marc Bona, cleveland, 11 Sep. 2022 Check to see if your water source has high levels of mineral salts. Neil Sperry, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Sep. 2022 This 100% mineral powder sunscreen gives both UVA/UVB protection without chemical filters and is free of oxybenzone and octinoxate. Nikita Charuza, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 According to Healthline, bananas contain the mineral silica. Elizabeth Berry, Woman's Day, 7 Sep. 2022 But Colorado Republicans have called it a federal land grab that would restrict development of critical mineral and energy resources. Steve Kiggins, USA TODAY, 27 Aug. 2022
Adjective
This jumble of private and public land is the legacy of the 1872 Mining Law that handed federal land to anyone who staked a claim and tapped it for its mineral wealth. Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 Aromas of peach and mint slam up against a mineral quality best described as a concrete sidewalk after a drought-breaking rain. Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 7 July 2022 Pentagon officials said that meant Russia might not be able to make similar gains in neighboring Donetsk, which along with Luhansk forms the mineral-rich region of Donbas. New York Times, 21 June 2022 Sunscreen is a must in every beach bag, and this mineral broad-spectrum SPF 50 lotion has a reef-safe formula that’s water resistant for up to 80 minutes. Danielle Directo-meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2022 There are also mineral pigments to soothe and soften lashes, as well as carnauba wax to guarantee it applies smoothly. Celia Shatzman, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2022 This can negatively impact water quality and local habitats, and the chemicals contained in this type of grass fertilizer can contribute to mineral depletion in your soil, waterway pollution, and air pollution. Samantha Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2022 Eco-friendly and mineral-rich scrubbing granules in the form of bamboo powder help to unclog pores, prevent ingrown hairs, and minimize shaving irritation. The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 May 2022 From natural, mineral rich hot springs to rooftop yoga overlooking the majestic mountains—there are no shortage of activities for the wellness seeker. Anna Haines, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, from Medieval Latin minerale, from neuter of mineralis

Adjective

Middle English, from Medieval Latin mineralis, from minera mine, ore, from Old French minere, miniere, from mine

First Known Use

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of mineral was in the 15th century
TOEFL BNC: 3212 COCA: 4583
mineral

noun

ADJECTIVE | VERB + MINERAL | MINERAL + VERB | MINERAL + NOUN | PHRASES ADJECTIVEessential, important, vital不可或缺的礦物質;重要的礦物質trace微量礦物rare稀有礦物abundant, common豐富的/常見的礦物industrial工業礦物ore礦石礦物clay, copper, uranium, etc.黏土礦物、銅礦物、鈾礦物等VERB + MINERALbe rich in, contain富含礦物;含有礦物foods that are rich in essential minerals富含多種不可或缺的礦物質的食物collect, extract採集/提取礦物to extract minerals from ores從礦石中提取礦物deposit沉積礦物質absorb吸收礦物質MINERAL + VERBbe found in sth, be present in sth, occur礦物質存在於⋯中;礦物存在calcium and other minerals found in your bones存在於骨骼中的鈣和其他礦物質MINERAL + NOUNdeposits, resources, wealth礦藏;礦物資源exploitation, exploration, extraction, working礦物勘探;礦物開採content礦物含量supplement礦物質補充(品)Many people take vitamin and mineral supplements.許多人服用維生素和礦物質的補充品。PHRASESvitamins and minerals維生素和礦物質

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