nutrient

[ noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo- ]

/ ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /

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Definition of nutrient

adjective

nourishing; providing nourishment or nutriment.

containing or conveying nutriment, as solutions or vessels of the body.

noun

a nutrient substance.

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Origin of nutrient

1640–50; <Latin nūtrient- (stem of nūtriēns), present participle of nūtrīre to feed, nourish; see -ent

OTHER WORDS FROM nutrient

non·nu·tri·ent, adjective, noun

Words nearby nutrient

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How to use nutrient in a sentence

They’re also a great way to consume a ton of nutrient-dense items and, when assembled with care, are surprisingly portable.
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That means water and nutrients stick around, too, creating ideal conditions for plants to grow.
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The values they estimated included the sediments’ age, the density and distribution of cells in them, how those cells got their energy, and the rates at which the cells metabolized the available nutrients.
‘Zombie’ Microbes Redefine Life’s Energy Limits|Jordana Cepelewicz|August 12, 2020|Quanta Magazine
After “feeding” microbes from the collected sediments with nutrients including carbon and nitrogen, the team tracked the organisms’ activity based on what was consumed.
These ancient seafloor microbes woke up after over 100 million years|Carolyn Gramling|July 28, 2020|Science News

We’re trying to see how that influences their geochemistry and nutrients, and how life has adapted to the different conditions.
He Found ‘Islands of Fertility’ Beneath Antarctica’s Ice|Steve Nadis|July 20, 2020|Quanta Magazine
The deep is much too nutrient poor to support such a large animal.
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After all, water is the most essential nutrient our system needs.
10 Ways to Stay Hydrated (That Aren’t Water)|DailyBurn|July 25, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This nutrient helps balance the sodium in your diet and assists with regulating blood pressure.
The Truth About Salt: Should You Shake the Habit?|DailyBurn|May 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This may cause a negative autoimmune response, and inhibits proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
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Smart snacks are nutrient dense; they have lower calories with healthy benefits.
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Variety is very desirable, provided that there is no important sacrifice in nutrient value.
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By autumn, plankton concentrations diminish as light and nutrient levels decrease.
Humpback Whales in Glacier Bay National Monument, Alaska|United States Department of Commerce, Marine Mammal Commission
The composition, reaction, etc., of the nutrient medium in which the organism is growing.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
A watery solution of the extractives, etc., of lean meat (usually beef) forms the basis of several nutrient media.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre
Complete the solution of the various ingredients by bubbling live steam through the flask as in making nutrient agar.
The Elements of Bacteriological Technique|John William Henry Eyre

British Dictionary definitions for nutrient

nutrient

/ (ˈnjuːtrɪənt) /

noun

any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment

any substance that nourishes an organism

adjective

providing or contributing to nourishmenta nutrient solution

Word Origin for nutrient

C17: from Latin nūtrīre to nourish

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Scientific definitions for nutrient

nutrient

[ nōō′trē-ənt ]

A substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism. Plants absorb nutrients mainly from the soil in the form of minerals and other inorganic compounds, and animals obtain nutrients from ingested foods.

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