nutrient
/nˈutɹiənt/ · 3 syllables
Meaning
adjective
- of or providing nourishment
“good nourishing stew”
noun
- any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
- any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
Synonyms for nutrient
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