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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.
2.
agricultureTECH. mineral absorbed by plant roots for nourishmentTECH.
- Plants need nutrients like nitrogen to thrive.
Adjective
nourishinggiving essential nourishment to living things
- This nutrient solution helps the plants grow strong.
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
nutrition
nutrient essential for muscle and nerve function
health food
nutrient in meat and dairy that keeps nerves and blood healthy
nutrition and plants
fat-soluble nutrient in plants important for health and antioxidants
medical
system of showing nutrient information on food or drink packages
nutrition
amount of a nutrient suggested for daily consumption
nutrition
nutrient needed in large amounts for health
nutrient recycler
creature that recycles nutrients on the sea bed
supplement
nutrient also called riboflavin, important for energy and skin health
nutrient
water-soluble vitamin important for metabolism
nutrient pollution
rapid algae growth due to nutrient pollution
nutrition
typical amount of nutrient consumed daily
nutrition
proportion of nutrient available to the body
nutrient
amino acid found in proteins and used in protein synthesis
nutrient
essential amino acid needed for growth, repair, and has formula C₆H₁₄N₂O₂
nutrient
nonessential amino acid found in most proteins
nutrition
daily nutrient intake level considered sufficient
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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- French:nutriment, nutritif, ...
- German:Nährstoff, nährstoffreich, ...
- Italian:sostanza nutritiva, nutritivo, ...
- Spanish:sustancia nutritiva, nutritivo, ...
- Portuguese:substância nutritiva, nutritivo, ...
- Chinese:营养物质, 滋养的, ...
- Japanese:栄養素, 栄養のある, ...
- Arabic:مُغَذٍّ, مُغَذِّي, ...
- Hebrew:רְכִיב תְּזוּנָתִי, מְזִין, ...
- Russian:питательное вещество, питательный, ...
- Ukrainian:поживна речовина, живильний, ...
- Hindi:पोषक तत्व, पोषक, ...
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