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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.
British.minerals, 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
mineralogical.
mineralogy.
mineral.
1abbreviation
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
Usual US word: soda.a soft drink containing carbonated water and flavourings
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.
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonmineral noun
- semimineral adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of mineral1
Example Sentences
Much of his agenda was non-controversial, about energy security, protecting mineral supply chains, accelerating the digital transition and tackling forest fires.
Talks will focus on North Atlantic and Arctic security as well as climate change, economic development and critical minerals, before Macron continues to the G7 summit in Canada.
Increasing demand for so-called critical minerals is shaping economic decisions around the world.
But warring sides in many regions are now courting him, wielding their mineral wealth and investment potential as a bargaining chip.
Chinese exports of rare earth minerals, which are crucial for modern technology, were high on the agenda of the meetings.
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