nutrient
/nˈutriʌnt/
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Definitions
Adjective Satellite
of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew"
Noun
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
Noun
any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
More Specific Terms
aliment
alimentation
beverage
chyme
comestible
comfort food
commissariat
culture medium
drink
drinkable
eatable
edible
fare
feed
food product
foodstuff
manna
manna from heaven
medium
micronutrient
miraculous food
nourishment
nutriment
nutrition
pabulum
potable
provender
provisions
soul food
sustenance
viands
victual
victuals
vitellus
water
yolk