mineral

noun
UK: /ˈmɪnərəl/
US: /ˈmɪnərəl/

  1. A solid substance of natural occurrence.

    1. Salt is a mineral that we use every day in our food.
    2. The geologist studied the mineral composition of the rock samples carefully.

  2. A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure.

    1. Diamond is a very hard mineral and is used in jewelry.
    2. Scientists analyze the properties of each mineral to understand its formation.

  3. An inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health.

    1. Our bodies need minerals to stay healthy and strong.
    2. A balanced diet should provide all the essential minerals for healthy living.

Synonyms

element nutrient ore rock
mineral transitive-verb

  1. To treat something with a mineral.

    1. They mineral the soil to improve the plant growth quickly.
    2. The farmer decided to mineralize the land to increase crop yields significantly.
mineral adjective

  1. Relating to minerals.

    1. Mineral water is good for you to drink every day.
    2. The museum has a large collection of mineral specimens of interest.

  2. Containing or consisting of minerals.

    1. This cream contains mineral oil and some vitamins in it.
    2. The analysis revealed high levels of mineral content in the water sample available.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mineral" in English means: A solid substance of natural occurrence., A naturally occurring, inorganic solid with a definite chemical composition and crystalline structure., An inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health..

The phonetic transcription of "mineral" is /ˈmɪnərəl/ in British English and /ˈmɪnərəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mineral": element, nutrient, ore, rock.

Example usage of "mineral": "Salt is a mineral that we use every day in our food.". More examples on the page.