mineral
Translation
mineral
Examples
Water is rich in essential minerals.
Water is rich in essential minerals.
The museum has a large mineral collection.
The museum has a large mineral collection.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) mineral (countable noun) a substance that is naturally formed underground This rock contains a valuable mineral.
Similar Words
Synonyms: substance, element, ore
Etymology
From Late Latin 'minerale', from 'minera' meaning 'mine'. Something obtained from a mine.
Memory Tips
Think of 'mineral water'. It's water containing these natural substances.