CEFR B1

nutrient

noun

Meaning

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are all important nutrients.
This supplement is designed to provide essential nutrients that may be lacking in your diet.

Synonyms: food, nourishment, sustenance, vitamins, minerals

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːtriənt/

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals are all important nutrients.
This supplement is designed to provide essential nutrients that may be lacking in your diet.
Plants absorb nutrients from the soil through their roots.

nutrient-rich (collocation): Containing many nutrients. — "Leafy greens are very nutrient-rich vegetables."
nutrient deficiency (collocation): A lack of a specific nutrient. — "The doctor diagnosed a nutrient deficiency after reviewing the blood tests."

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