mineral

🇺🇸 /ˈmɪnərəl/ 🇬🇧 /ˈmɪnərəl/
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noun
B2

A natural substance found in the earth, not from plants or animals, like gold or salt. Some minerals are in food and our bodies and are needed for health.

Milk contains the mineral calcium, which helps build strong bones.

R

A sweet, fizzy drink without alcohol, with different flavors.

The store sells various minerals like lemonade and cola.

translation

n. A natural substance found in the earth, not from plants or animals, like gold or salt. Some minerals are in food and our bodies and are needed for health.; A sweet, fizzy drink without alcohol, with different flavors.

Word Forms

Plural minerals