noun

mineral

mineral

Gold is a valuable mineral.

Gold is a valuable mineral.

This water is rich in minerals.

This water is rich in minerals.

a type of ((mineral)) a type of mineral Gold is a valuable mineral.

Synonyms: ore, substance

From Medieval Latin 'minerale', meaning 'something mined'.

Think of 'mine' + '-ral'. It's something you get from a mine.

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