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单词 nutrient
释义

nutrient

1 of 2

adjective

nu·​tri·​ent ˈnü-trē-ənt How to pronounce nutrient (audio)
ˈnyü-
: furnishing nourishment

nutrient

2 of 2

noun

: a substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy, and maintains life
Tomatoes contain a lot of nutrients, among them vitamins C and B-complex and the minerals iron and potassium. Mayo Clinic Health Letter
Most frugivores do not depend exclusively on fruits, because fruits tend to be deficient in certain nutrients such as protein, and because they are only seasonally available. Robert Lee Smith
Sandy soils need organic amendments to help them retain nutrients and water, which otherwise leach out quickly. Sunset

Synonyms

Adjective

  • nourishing
  • nutritional
  • nutritious
  • nutritive
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Example Sentences

Adjective a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins Noun Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients. The soil is low in nutrients. You need more nutrients in your diet.
Recent Examples on the Web
Adjective
Unrefined cooking oils are more nutrient-dense compared to refined cooking oils, but have a shorter shelf life. Valerie Agyeman, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 Working your muscles to failure also encourages more nutrient dense blood flow to the area, which in turn helps your muscles grow, Williams explains. Jenny Mccoy, SELF, 6 Aug. 2022 My solution of late is Westbourne's amazing snack mixes that are nutrient dense and protein rich. The Editors, Town & Country, 1 July 2022 Extremely nutrient-rich, Japanese algae is amazing for encouraging a youthful complexion by increasing skin elasticity and reducing inflammation. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 May 2022 Grow herbs in soil that isn’t too nutrient-rich, which might dilute their flavor or encourage diseases due to overly-abundant growth. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 4 May 2022 Grazing bison, and their piles of poop, fuel a cycle of nutrient rich soils and plants. Brian Handwerk, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Apr. 2022 Hypoxic conditions sometimes plague enclosed seas and estuaries where nutrient pollution from fertilizer and wastewater runoff can feed blooms of algae. Julia Rosen, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Mar. 2022 Circulation-boosting maca is at the center of Horace’s hair serum, which improves nutrient delivery to the follicles while protein-powering peptides reinforce the hairs themselves. Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 15 Jan. 2022
Noun
Instead of using soil, the six-pod Harvest garden supplies a nutrient-rich solution directly to the plant’s roots, which will save you from the hassle and mess of growing indoors with soil. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 8 Sep. 2022 Other applications include estimating soil nutrient levels and identifying pests. Abdul Salam, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2022 Nitrogen oxides and ammonia raise nutrient levels and acidity in the soil, leading to a reduction in biodiversity. Mike Corder, ajc, 10 July 2022 If so, then there may already be adequate nutrient levels. oregonlive, 12 June 2022 Labson noted that high nutrient levels and warm waters, resulting in part from low flows in the San Joaquin River, create conditions that allow harmful algal blooms. Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2022 Generally, multivitamins are made in pill, tablet, or gummy form with nutrient levels close to their Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA), the NIH says. Allure, 25 Apr. 2022 Inspections began at the plants last year after Blue Water Baltimore’s water sampling flagged concerning bacteria and nutrient levels outside the Patapsco plant. Emily Opilo, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2022 The warm temperatures and elevated nutrient levels lead to low oxygen levels in the water, Boston says. Hannah Loss, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Latin nutrient-, nutriens, present participle of nutrire to nourish — more at nourish

First Known Use

Adjective

1650, in the meaning defined above

Noun

circa 1828, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

nutrient

noun

nu·​tri·​ent ˈnü-trē-ənt How to pronounce nutrient (audio)
ˈnyü-
: a substance that is needed for healthy growth, development, and functioning
Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients.
Plants get nutrients from the soil.

Medical Definition

nutrient 1 of 2

adjective

nu·​tri·​ent ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt How to pronounce nutrient (audio)
: furnishing nourishment

nutrient

2 of 2

noun

: a nutritive substance or ingredient

nutrient

adjective

as in nutritional
providing the substances necessary for health and bodily growth a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • nutritional
  • nutritive
  • dietary
  • nutritious
  • nourishing
  • beneficial
  • dietetic
  • healthful
  • enriched
  • fortified
  • healthy
  • wholesome
  • salutary
  • salubrious
  • restorative

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nonnutritive
  • fattening
  • unhealthful
  • nonnutritious
  • unhealthy
  • unwholesome
  • insalubrious
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