nutrient
pronunciation
How to pronounce nutrient in British English:
UK [ˈnjuːtriənt]
How to pronounce nutrient in American English:
US [ˈnuːtriənt]
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- Noun:
- any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue
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- Adjective:
- of or providing nourishment
Word Origin
- 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).
Example
- 1. The higher water content in conventional foods dilutes its nutrient contents .
- 2. By contrast , phytoplankton are scarce in remote ocean gyres due to nutrient limitations .
- 3. They are scarce in remote oceans ( dark blue ) , where nutrient levels are low .
- 4. Yeast nutrient follow instructions on sachet
- 5. Almonds , pistachios and walnuts also provide a nice supply of omega-3 fatty acids , another great skin nutrient .