nu·tri·ent (n  tr - nt, ny-)n. A source of nourishment, especially a nourishing ingredient in a food. adj. Providing nourishment. [Latin n  trins, ntrient-, present participle of ntr re, to suckle; see (s)n u- in Indo-European roots.] |
nutrient [ˈnjuːtrɪənt]
n
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Botany) any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment
2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) any substance that nourishes an organism
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) providing or contributing to nourishment a nutrient solution
[from Latin nūtrīre to nourish]
| nutrient (ntr-nt) 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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| Noun | 1. |  nutrient - any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissuesubstance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" vitellus, yolk - nutritive material of an ovum stored for the nutrition of an embryo (especially the yellow mass of a bird or reptile egg) solid food, food - any solid substance (as opposed to liquid) that is used as a source of nourishment; "food and drink" comfort food - food that is simply prepared and gives a sense of wellbeing; typically food with a high sugar or carbohydrate content that is associated with childhood or with home cooking fare - the food and drink that are regularly served or consumed food product, foodstuff - a substance that can be used or prepared for use as food aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals, nutrition - a source of materials to nourish the body manna from heaven, miraculous food, manna - (Old Testament) food that God gave the Israelites during the Exodus beverage, drinkable, potable, drink - any liquid suitable for drinking; "may I take your beverage order?" water - a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water" soul food - food traditionally eaten by African-Americans in the South micronutrient - a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals) chyme - a semiliquid mass of partially digested food that passes from the stomach through the pyloric sphincter into the duodenum culture medium, medium - (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms |
| 2. | nutrient - any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis substance - a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties; "shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man" water - a liquid necessary for the life of most animals and plants; "he asked for a drink of water" | |
| Adj. | 1. | nutrient - of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew" wholesome - conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; "wholesome attitude"; "wholesome appearance"; "wholesome food" |
Translations
nutrient
n → Nährstoff m
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