min‧e‧ral W3 /ˈmɪnərəl/ noun [countable]
[Date: 1400-1500; Language: Medieval Latin; Origin: mineralis 'of mines', from Old French mine; ⇒ mine²]

1. a substance that is formed naturally in the earth, such as coal, salt, stone, or gold. Minerals can be dug out of the ground and used:
The area is very rich in minerals.
a country with few mineral resources

2. a natural substance such as iron that is present in some foods and is important for good health:
Fish is a rich source of vitamins and minerals.

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mineral
noun
ADJ. essential, vital | trace | rare | industrial
VERB + MINERAL be rich in, contain foods that are rich in essential minerals
extract to extract minerals from ores
absorb
MINERAL + VERB be found in sth, be present in sth calcium and other minerals found in your bones
MINERAL + NOUN deposits, resources, wealth | exploitation, exploration, extraction, working
PHRASES vitamins and minerals

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