: a substance or ingredient that promotes growth, provides energy, and maintains life
Tomatoes contain a lot of nutrients, among them vitamins C and B-complex and the minerals iron and potassium.—
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Mayo Clinic Health LetterMost frugivores do not depend exclusively on fruits, because fruits tend to be deficient in certain nutrients such as protein, and because they are only seasonally available.—Robert Lee Smith
Robert Lee SmithSandy soils need organic amendments to help them retain nutrients and water, which otherwise leach out quickly.—Sunset
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Adjective
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
Noun
Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients.
The soil is low in nutrients.
You need more nutrients in your diet.
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Key nutrients like vitamin D, calcium, B vitamins and protein are especially important, supporting heart and bone health while regulating mood and muscle mass.
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Adjective
However, treating nutrient deficiencies, especially B vitamins, vitamin D, and iron, may support short- and long-term brain health.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 10 Jan. 2025
Many weed problems begin because lawn grasses are stressed due to nutrient deficiencies.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2025
Noun
Acorns are rich in vitamins, nutrients and minerals that help to support heart, bone and muscle health, as well as energy, metabolism and brain function, according to Best.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
Key nutrients like vitamin D, calcium, B vitamins and protein are especially important, supporting heart and bone health while regulating mood and muscle mass.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Nutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nutrient. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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nutrient
1 of 2 adjective
nu·tri·ent
ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt 
: furnishing nourishment
nutrient
2 of 2 noun
: a nutrient substance or ingredient
Medical Definition
nutrient
1 of 2 adjective
nu·tri·ent
ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: furnishing nourishment
nutrient
2 of 2 noun
: a nutritive substance or ingredient
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