enriched
ɪnˈrɪtʃt
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Definition of enriched - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
nutritionhaving added nutrients or ingredients
  • The enriched bread contains extra vitamins and minerals.
enhanced fortified
2.
improvementmade wealthier or more meaningful
  • Her life was enriched by her travels around the world.
augmented enhanced fortified
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Expressions with enriched

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having extra calcium added to increase nutrition
This is a calcium-enriched orange juice.
having extra vitamins added to improve nutrition
This cereal is vitamin-enriched for better health.
uranium with increased U-235 for nuclear use
Enriched uranium is essential for nuclear power plants.
containing more oxygen than usual or normal
The patient was given oxygen-enriched air to help breathing.

Origin of enriched

Old French, enrichir (to make rich)

Terms with enriched included in their meaning

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medical
enriched with oxygen for better function
environmental process
process where water bodies become enriched with nutrients, causing excessive plant growth
chemistry
water enriched with deuterium isotope
EANxabbr.
abr: Enriched Air Nitrox
breathing gas with extra oxygen for diving
HEUacr.
acr: highly-enriched uranium
uranium with a lot of U-235
LEUacr.
acr: low-enriched uranium
type of nuclear fuel with less uranium-235
extra fat
enriched with additional fat content

Examples of enriched in a sentence

  • Enriched pasta provides additional health benefits.
  • The program enriched the students' understanding of science.
  • His experiences abroad enriched his perspective on life.

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  1. French:enrichi, bonifié, ...
  2. German:angereichert, bereichert, ...
  3. Italian:arricchito, arricchita, ...
  4. Spanish:enriquecido, enriquecida, ...
  5. Portuguese:enriquecido, valorizada, ...
  6. Chinese:强化的, 丰富的, ...
  7. Japanese:栄養強化された, 豊かにした, ...
  8. Arabic:مُدَعَّم, مُغْنًى, ...
  9. Hebrew:מֻעֲשָׁר, מוּעָשָׁר, ...
  10. Russian:обогащённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збагачений, покращений, ...
  12. Hindi:पोषणयुक्त, धनवान, ...
enrich
ɛnˈrɪtʃ

Definition of enrich - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
financial improvementmake wealthier or better off
  • The new job did enrich her significantly.
enhance improve
2.
nutritionadd nutrients to food to improve its value
  • Manufacturers often enrich cereals with vitamins.
enhance fortify supplement
3.
growthimprove the quality or value of something
  • Reading can enrich your vocabulary.
augment enhance
4.
agricultureadd nutrients or fertilizer to soil
  • Farmers enrich the soil to boost crop yields.
feed fertilize nourish
5.
beautymake something more beautiful or ornate
  • The artist enriched the painting with vibrant colors.
adorn beautify enhance
6.
chemistryTECH.increase the concentration of an isotope in a mixtureTECH.
  • Scientists enrich uranium for nuclear reactors.
concentrate purify
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Origin of enrich

Old French, en (in) + riche (rich)

Examples of enrich in a sentence

  • Winning the lottery would enrich their lives.
  • They enrich the bread with extra fiber for health benefits.
  • To enrich the juice, they added more vitamin C.
  • Travel can enrich a child's education.
  • The museum hopes to enrich life in the neighborhood.
  • They enrich the garden soil every spring.

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  1. French:enrichir, fortifier, ...
  2. German:bereichern, anreichern, ...
  3. Italian:arricchire, fortificare, ...
  4. Spanish:enriquecer, fortificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:enriquecer, valorizar, ...
  6. Chinese:丰富, 强化, ...
  7. Japanese:豊かにする, 強化する, ...
  8. Arabic:أَثْرَى, عَزَّزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַעֲשִׁיר, לְשַׁפֵּר, ...
  10. Russian:обогащать, добавлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збагачувати, поліпшувати, ...
  12. Hindi:संपन्न करना, पोषक तत्व मिलाना, ...
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