Minerals: meaning, definitions and examples

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minerals

 

[ หˆmษชnษ™rษ™lz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

geology

Naturally occurring substances that are solid and inorganic, with a distinct chemical composition and crystalline structure. Minerals are essential for the functioning of the human body and are often used in various industries.

Synonyms

crystals, ores, rocks

Examples of usage

  • Minerals such as quartz, feldspar, and mica are commonly found in granite.
  • Iron, calcium, and potassium are important minerals for human health.
Context #2 | Noun

nutrition

Nutrients that are necessary for the body in small amounts to maintain health and wellbeing. They include essential minerals like zinc, magnesium, and selenium.

Synonyms

elements, micronutrients, nutrients

Examples of usage

  • Consuming a balanced diet ensures that you get all the necessary vitamins and minerals.
  • Calcium is a mineral that is crucial for bone health.

Translations

Translations of the word "minerals" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น minerais

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เคจเคฟเคœ เคชเคฆเคพเคฐเฅเคฅ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mineralien

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mineral

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผั–ะฝะตั€ะฐะปะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mineraล‚y

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้‰ฑ็‰ฉ (ใ“ใ†ใถใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท minรฉraux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ minerales

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mineraller

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ด‘๋ฌผ (๊ด‘๋ฌผ์งˆ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุนุงุฏู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minerรกly

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ minerรกly

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็Ÿฟ็‰ฉ (kuร ngwรน)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ minerali

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ steinefni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะธะฝะตั€ะฐะปะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ˜แƒœแƒ”แƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minerallar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ minerales

Etymology

The term 'minerals' originated from the Latin word 'mineralis', meaning 'something obtained by mining'. Minerals have played a crucial role in human history, from being used as tools and decorations by early civilizations to being essential components in modern technology and industry.

See also: mineralization, mineralize, mineralized.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,773, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.