mineral

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A natural solid substance found in the ground, such as gold, salt, or quartz.

   The mountains are rich in valuable minerals.

2. 2
   noun

   A natural substance the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.

   Spinach is a good source of vitamins and minerals.

3. 3
   adj

   Relating to or containing minerals.

   They studied the mineral content of the soil.

From Middle English mineral, borrowed from Old French mineral, (French minéral), from Medieval Latin minerale, from minera (“ore”), probably ultimately derived from Latin mina (“ore, mine”).

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