mineral
/ˈmɪnərəl/
CEFR level B2Topic ScienceWord #4032 in the learning path
矿物；矿物质
Definitions
n. a natural substance found in rocks, soil, food, or water
矿物；矿物质
adj. relating to minerals found in the earth
矿物的；矿产的
Example
The museum displayed a mineral with bright purple crystals.
博物馆展出了一块带有亮紫色晶体的矿物。
Countries with abundant mineral resources need effective regulations to limit the environmental damage caused by mining.
矿产资源丰富的国家需要有效的法规，以限制采矿造成的环境破坏。
Collocations
- mineral resources
- mineral deposits
- essential minerals
- mineral water
Word family
- mineralise (v.)
- mineralisation (n.)
Usage tip
营养语境中minerals指矿物质，不等于维生素。
FAQ
- What does mineral mean?
- a natural substance found in rocks, soil, food, or water relating to minerals found in the earth
- How is mineral pronounced?
- UK /ˈmɪnərəl/, US /ˈmɪnərəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
