English dictionary
nutrient
/'n/u/tr/i//@/nt/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth.
Source: webster1913
noun
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any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
Synonyms foodSource: WordNet 3.0
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any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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of or providing nourishment
Source: WordNet 3.0