Meaning & use
nutrients
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substances that provide nourishment necessary for growth, energy, and the maintenance of life, such as vitamins, minerals, and proteins.
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Leafy greens are packed with essential nutrients.
The soil lacked the nutrients needed for healthy plant growth.
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Nutrients is used both for substances living organisms consume as food and for compounds that plants absorb from soil, so context determines the specific meaning.
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nourishment
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