mineral

US /ˈmɪn.ər.əl/
UK /ˈmɪn.ər.əl/
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1.

礦物

a solid, naturally occurring inorganic substance

:
Quartz is a common mineral found in many rocks.
石英是許多岩石中常見的礦物
Diamonds are the hardest known mineral.
鑽石是已知最堅硬的礦物
2.

礦物質, 營養素

a substance needed by the body for healthy growth and functioning

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Calcium is an essential mineral for strong bones.
鈣是強健骨骼的必需礦物質
Many fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamins and minerals.
許多水果和蔬菜富含維生素和礦物質
1.

礦物的, 含礦物的

relating to or containing minerals

:
The area is rich in mineral deposits.
該地區富含礦物沉積物。
They discovered a new source of mineral water.
他們發現了一個新的礦泉水源。