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mineral in French

mineral in French is minéral, minerai — mineral means a naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.

mineral in French

minéral
adj
of, related to, or containing minerals
minéral
noun
(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.
minerai
noun
(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.
minéral
noun

What does "mineral" mean?

  1. noun A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.
    "Geologists catalogued dozens of rare minerals in the cave."
  2. noun An inorganic element or compound the body needs for good health, such as calcium or iron.
    "Leafy greens are a good source of vitamins and minerals."
  3. adj Relating to, made of, or containing minerals.
    "The spa is famous for its mineral springs."
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mineral in a sentence

  • Geologists catalogued dozens of rare minerals in the cave.
  • Diamond is one of the hardest minerals known.
  • Leafy greens are a good source of vitamins and minerals.
  • The spa is famous for its mineral springs.

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What is "mineral" in French?

"mineral" in French is minéral, minerai. mineral means: A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.

How do you use "mineral" in a sentence?

Example: "Geologists catalogued dozens of rare minerals in the cave." In French, "mineral" is minéral, minerai.

Are there other ways to say "mineral" in French?

Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "mineral": minéral, minerai.

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