minerals

Cultural  

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.”)

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Example Sentences

The supply of critical raw minerals used in a range of goods is set to be a key issue at the leaders' summit.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

The Financial Times’ Gideon Rachman has pointed out that China still has a monopoly on rare earth minerals, which they used to great advantage during the recent tariff war.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

One notable item: issues like U.S. access to critical minerals and Chinese access to critical technology weren’t mentioned.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Puzder advocates for tariff cuts on American industrial goods and seeks cooperation on critical minerals and AI supply chains.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Two days later, while on the bucket run, Andrius found an oval stone full of quartz and other minerals.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys