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mineral
1[ min-er-uhl, min-ruhl ]
noun
- any of a class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising inorganic substances, as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition and usually of definite crystal structure, but sometimes also including rocks formed by these substances as well as certain natural products of organic origin, as asphalt or coal.
- a substance obtained by mining, as ore.
- (loosely) any substance that is neither animal nor vegetable.
- minerals, British. mineral water.
- Nutrition. any of the inorganic elements, as calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, or sodium, that are essential to the functioning of the human body and are obtained from foods.
adjective
- of the nature of a mineral; pertaining to a mineral or minerals.
- containing or impregnated with a mineral or minerals.
- neither animal nor vegetable; inorganic:
mineral matter.
mineral.
2abbreviation for
- mineralogical.
- mineralogy.
mineral.
1abbreviation for
- mineralogy or mineralogical
mineral
2/ ˈmɪnərəl; ˈmɪnrəl /
noun
- any of a class of naturally occurring solid inorganic substances with a characteristic crystalline form and a homogeneous chemical composition
- any inorganic matter
- any substance obtained by mining, esp a metal ore
- often plural short for mineral water
- a soft drink containing carbonated water and flavourings Usual US wordsoda
adjective
- of, relating to, containing, or resembling minerals
mineral
- A naturally occurring, solid, inorganic element or compound having a uniform composition and a regularly repeating internal structure. Minerals typically have a characteristic hardness and color, or range of colors, by which they can be recognized. Rocks are made up of minerals.
- A natural substance of commercial value, such as iron ore, coal, or petroleum, that is obtained by mining, quarrying, or drilling.
mineral
- In geology , a naturally occurring inorganic substance ( see inorganic molecules ) with a definite chemical composition and a regular internal structure.
Notes
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDz·İ· noun adjective
- i·İ· adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mineral1
Example Sentences
Co-operation on defence and Canada's abundant critical minerals is also on the table.
Mr Carruthers responded saying he would like to see the commenter "launch an operation like we did last night", adding: "I don't think he's got the minerals."
It has had a military base there since World War Two, and Trump may also have an interest in the rare earth minerals that could be mined.
After losing territory, the government in Kinshasa turned to the US for help in exchange for access to the minerals.
The latest US executive order was issued to "establish the United States as a global leader in responsible seabed mineral exploration", it reads.
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