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mineral in Japanese

mineral in Japanese is 鉱物, ミネラル — mineral means a naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.

mineral in Japanese

鉱物
adj
Pronounced: kōbutsu
of, related to, or containing minerals
鉱物
noun
Pronounced: kōbutsu
ミネラル
noun
Pronounced: mineraru
(nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition.
鉱物
noun
Pronounced: kōbutsu
(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.
    "The museum displays a glittering case of minerals dug from old mines nearby."
  2. noun An inorganic element or compound the body needs for good health, such as calcium or iron.
    "Doctors say your body needs small amounts of minerals such as zinc to stay healthy."
  3. adj Relating to, made of, or containing minerals.
    "She bought a jar of mineral salts to add to her bath."
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mineral in a sentence

  • The museum displays a glittering case of minerals dug from old mines nearby.
  • Geologists catalogued dozens of rare minerals in the cave.
  • Doctors say your body needs small amounts of minerals such as zinc to stay healthy.
  • Milk is rich in calcium, a mineral that keeps bones and teeth strong.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mineral" in Japanese?
"mineral" in Japanese is 鉱物, ミネラル. mineral means: A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.
How do you pronounce 鉱物?
"mineral" in Japanese is 鉱物, pronounced "kōbutsu".
How do you use "mineral" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum displays a glittering case of minerals dug from old mines nearby." In Japanese, "mineral" is 鉱物, ミネラル.
Are there other ways to say "mineral" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "mineral": 鉱物, ミネラル.
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