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mineral

US /ˈmɪnɚəl/

noun Target · B2 Sức khỏe

Definition

solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

This drink contains important minerals that help the body stay healthy.

Synonyms

  • orea mineral that contains metal that is valuable enough to be mined
  • nutrientany substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

Collocations

  • Easy mineral water
    describing mineral water (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)
  • Medium mineral extraction concessions
    describing mineral extraction concessions (solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition)
  • Hard critical mineral supply chain resilience
    describing critical mineral supply chain resilience (marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws)
  • Very Hard coveted rare mineral deposits in dispute
    to coveted rare mineral deposits in dispute, meaning to wish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)

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