minerals

Cultural

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.”)

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minerals

Bladder stones are formed when minerals in the urine crystallise, turning into solid lumps.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

The U.S. is pouring billions into a push to end the country’s dependence on China for critical minerals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

These clay minerals require liquid water to form.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 14, 2026

Amount the Trump administration agreed to provide to companies producing batteries and critical minerals, adding to a wave of government cash aimed at weaning the U.S. off Chinese suppliers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Herds of elephants go inside Kitum Cave at night to obtain minerals and salts.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

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