minerals

1. In the diet, certain substances necessary for the maintenance of life and good health. Some are essential components of bodily substances, such as the calcium in bones and the iron in hemoglobin, whereas others help regulate the activities of metabolism. (See under “Earth Sciences.”)

Example Sentences

And as the Times pointed out about what sad fate likely awaits Venezuelans, “with its oil, gold and other minerals, there are many spoils.”

From Salon

This would give athletes more vitamins and minerals they might lose during a bleed.

From BBC

Scientists believe these features contain minerals produced by chemical reactions that could be associated with ancient Martian microbes.

From BBC

Shades resembling minerals, stones and grasses compared to custom blended paints.

From Los Angeles Times

Pigments made of minerals including hematite and rocks like lapis lazuli are ground into nanoparticles and suspended in silica, resembling “melted glass,” as Magaloni describes.

From Los Angeles Times