CEFR B1

nutrients

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

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

Learn English that separates you from the crowd with Anaversity: private classes, Ani practice, Campus tools, and a public English-learning community.

nutrients (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈnuːtriənt/

Definition

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

Examples

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.

How to Use nutrients

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."

Synonyms of nutrients

Words with a similar meaning to nutrients:

Antonyms of nutrients

Words with the opposite meaning to nutrients:

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary