English · Nature & Environment
mineral
/ˈmɪn.ər.əl/
[/ˈmɪn.ər.əl/]
natural solid substance
Advancednoun
Definition
A natural substance such as gold, salt, or quartz that is found in rocks and the earth.
Example
The mine produced valuable minerals that were sold to factories all over the world.
The mine produced valuable minerals that were sold to factories all over the world.
Etymology
From Medieval Latin 'minerale', from 'minera', an ore or mine.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in science, mining, and nutrition.