nutrient

noun
UK: /ˈnjuːtriənt/
US: /ˈnuːtriənt/

  1. A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

    1. Plants get nutrients from the soil.
    2. A balanced diet provides all essential nutrients for healthy living.

  2. Any substance that an organism uses for nourishment, growth, or maintenance.

    1. The lake contains too many nutrients, causing algae blooms.
    2. This fertilizer is designed to deliver key nutrients directly to the plant roots.

Synonyms

food nourishment sustenance aliment
nutrient adjective

  1. Providing nourishment; containing valuable nutritional substances.

    1. We need nutrient-rich foods for energy.
    2. The farmer uses nutrient-dense compost to enrich the soil.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "nutrient" in English means: A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life., Any substance that an organism uses for nourishment, growth, or maintenance..

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

Synonyms for "nutrient": food, nourishment, sustenance, aliment.

Example usage of "nutrient": "Plants get nutrients from the soil.". More examples on the page.