Mineral

Definition: Meaning of, mineral in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪn(ə)r(ə)l /

Word Forms:

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mineral	minerals

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mineral used in phrases

mineral deficiency (noun)
1. lack of a mineral micronutrient that is essential for normal nutrition or metabolism
mineral dressing (noun)
1. crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques
mineral extraction (noun)
1. crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques
mineral jelly (noun)
1. a semisolid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum; used in medicinal ointments and for lubrication
mineral kingdom (noun)
1. all inorganic objects; contrasts with animal and plant kingdoms
mineral oil (noun)
1. especially one used medicinally as a laxative or stool softener a distillate of petroleum
mineral pitch (noun)
1. a dark bituminous substance found in natural beds and as residue from petroleum distillation; consists mainly of hydrocarbons
mineral processing (noun)
1. crushing and separating ore into valuable substances or waste by any of a variety of techniques
mineral resources (noun)
1. natural resources in the form of minerals
mineral tar (noun)
1. a thick black tar intermediate between petroleum and asphalt
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Pronunciation: ˈbɑːskɪt əʊk

Parts of Speech: noun

medium to large deciduous tree of the eastern United States; its durable wood is used as timber or split and woven into baskets or chair seats

mineral deficiency