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hivenaine — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • mineral noun A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.

Senses

hivenaine is used for these senses in English:

  • micronutrient A mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism.
  • mineral (nutrition) Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition.
  • trace element (biochemistry, nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.

mineral — full definition

  1. noun A naturally occurring solid substance with a definite chemical makeup, such as quartz or salt.
  2. noun An inorganic element or compound the body needs for good health, such as calcium or iron.
  3. adj Relating to, made of, or containing minerals.

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