adjective containing or conveying nutriment, as solutions or vessels of the body.
Origin of nutrient 1640–50; <
Latin nūtrient- (stem of
nūtriēns ), present participle of
nūtrīre to feed,
nourish ; see
-ent Related forms non·nu·tri·ent , adjective, noun Dictionary.com Unabridged
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Examples from the Web for nutrient Contemporary Examples of nutrient The deep is much too nutrient poor to support such a large animal.
This nutrient helps balance the sodium in your diet and assists with regulating blood pressure.
This may cause a negative autoimmune response, and inhibits proper digestion and nutrient absorption.
Smart snacks are nutrient dense; they have lower calories with healthy benefits.
Studies on the nutrient content of common foods suggest that Paleo is a remarkably nutrient -dense diet.
Historical Examples of nutrient The importance of the other nutrient compounds is but secondary.
How does the amount of this nutrient compare with that found in meats?
Why must bulk be considered in a ration, as well as nutrient content?
Which nutrient , protein or fat, is the most completely digested?
It is not the nutrient fluid, but that which is left over, which is secreted.
British Dictionary definitions for nutrient noun any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment
any substance that nourishes an organism
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adjective providing or contributing to nourishment a nutrient solution
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Word Origin for nutrient C17: from Latin nūtrīre to nourish
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Word Origin and History for nutrient n. "a nutritious substance," 1828, noun use of adjective (1640s) meaning "providing nourishment," from Latin nutrientem (nominative nutriens ), present participle of nutrire "to nourish, suckle, feed, foster" (see nourish ).
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Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
n. A source of nourishment, especially an ingredient in a food.
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The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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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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