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nutrient

Today's word, nutrient, is essential for growth and nourishment!

ℹ️ Part of speech

nutrient is a NOUN.

🗣️ Pronunciation

nutrient is pronounced /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/ or NOO-tree-uhnt.

📚️ Definition

nutrient refers to a substance that provides nourishment essential for the growth and maintenance of life. Example: Plants need nutrients to grow.

📰 Examples

Here are some examples of nutrient in usage:

• Soil contains many essential nutrients for plant growth.
• Vitamin C is an important nutrient for maintaining a healthy immune system.
• A balanced diet is crucial to ensure the body gets all the necessary nutrients.

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nutrient most nearly means

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Which of the following statements is related to nutrients?

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💁🏼 Tips!

The word nutrient comes from the Latin word "nutrire," which means "to nourish" or "to feed." It's related to other words like "nourishment," "nutrition," and "nurse."

✅ Quiz answer/s

Answers:

• E, nourishing.
• E, Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables provides essential nutrients.

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