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mineral in Greek

mineral in Greek is ορυκτός, μεταλλικός, ορυκτό — mineral means a naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.

mineral in Greek

ορυκτός
adj
Pronounced: oryktos
of, related to, or containing minerals
μεταλλικός
adj
Pronounced: metallikos
of, related to, or containing minerals
ορυκτό
noun
Pronounced: orykto
(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.
μετάλλευμα
noun
Pronounced: metallevma
(geology) Any naturally occurring material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic one.
ορυκτό
noun
Pronounced: orykto
Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
μέταλλο
noun
Pronounced: metallo
(nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition.

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 Greek?

"mineral" in Greek is ορυκτός, μεταλλικός, ορυκτό. mineral means: A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.

How do you pronounce ορυκτός?

"mineral" in Greek is ορυκτός, pronounced "oryktos".

How do you use "mineral" in a sentence?

Example: "Geologists catalogued dozens of rare minerals in the cave." In Greek, "mineral" is ορυκτός, μεταλλικός, ορυκτό.

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

Yes — Greek has 5 translations listed for "mineral": ορυκτός, μεταλλικός, ορυκτό, μετάλλευμα, μέταλλο.

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