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nutritive
(redirected from nutritive ratio)

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nu·tri·tive  (ntr-tv, ny-)
adj.
1. Nutritious; nourishing.
2. Of or relating to nutrition.
[Middle English nutritif, from Old French, from Late Latin ntrtvus, from Latin ntrtus, past participle of ntrre, to suckle; see (s)nu- in Indo-European roots.]
nutri·tive·ly adv.
nutritive [ˈnjuːtrɪtɪv]
adj
1. providing nourishment
2. of, concerning, or promoting nutrition
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) a nutritious food
nutritively  adv
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.nutritive - of or providing nourishmentnutritive - of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew"
alimental, alimentary, nourishing, nutrient, nutritious
wholesome - conducive to or characteristic of physical or moral well-being; "wholesome attitude"; "wholesome appearance"; "wholesome food"
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nutritive
adj → nahrhaft
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Research has shown that this nutritive ratio must be maintained at a very definite level which is determined by the use to which the feed is to be put.
The fundamental principles of rabbit feeding. (The rabbitry) by Thayer, Rollin H. / Countryside & Small Stock Journal
 
 
 
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