nutrient
ˈnjuː.tri.ənt
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Definition of nutrient - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
nutritionsubstance that provides nourishment essential for growth and life
  • Plants absorb nutrients from the soil to grow healthy and strong.
food nutriment
2.
agricultureTECH.mineral absorbed by plant roots for nourishmentTECH.
  • Plants need nutrients like nitrogen to thrive.
fertilizer mineral

Adjective

nourishinggiving essential nourishment to living things
  • This nutrient solution helps the plants grow strong.
healthful nutritious wholesome
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Expressions with nutrient

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substance necessary for growth, health, and good condition
Calcium is an essential nutrient for bone health..
the amount of nutrients consumed
Her daily nutrient intake is carefully monitored by her dietitian.
the composition of nutrients in a food item
The nutrient profile of the cereal includes vitamins, minerals, and fiber.
liquid mix of dissolved nutrients used to feed growing plants or cells
The seedlings were grown in a nutrient solution instead of soil.
culture medium with agar for growing microorganisms
Scientists use nutrient agar to grow bacteria in the lab.

Origin of nutrient

Latin, nutrire (to nourish)

Terms with nutrient included in their meaning

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nutrition
short for carbohydrate, a type of nutrient
nutrient-rich oil
oil rich in vitamin E and fatty acids
nutrition
nutrient important for vision and skin health
nutrient sources
nutrient made in skin from sunlight or found in some foods
biology
feeding and nutrient supply that animals need to grow and stay healthy
nutrition
protein nutrient taken from animals such as meat eggs fish or dairy
food
panel on packaging displaying calories fat sugar and other nutrient details
laboratory
grow microbes in nutrient gel for study

Examples of nutrient in a sentence

  • The nutrient content in the food was high.
  • Farmers add nutrients to the soil to improve crop yield.
  • Nutrients are essential for the healthy growth of plants.
  • A nutrient broth was prepared for the experiment.
  • The nutrient medium supported rapid bacterial growth.

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  1. French:nutriment, nutritif, ...
  2. German:Nährstoff, nährstoffreich, ...
  3. Italian:sostanza nutritiva, nutritivo, ...
  4. Spanish:sustancia nutritiva, nutritivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:substância nutritiva, nutritivo, ...
  6. Chinese:营养物质, 滋养的, ...
  7. Japanese:栄養素, 栄養のある, ...
  8. Arabic:مُغَذٍّ, مُغَذِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:רְכִיב תְּזוּנָתִי, מְזִין, ...
  10. Russian:питательное вещество, питательный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:поживна речовина, живильний, ...
  12. Hindi:पोषक तत्व, पोषक, ...

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