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Meaning of mineral
A naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure.
Etymology of mineral
The word "mineral" comes from the Latin "mineralis", meaning "of or pertaining to mines", and the Latin "minera", meaning "ore".
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to substances obtained from mines, and has evolved to include a wide range of inorganic substances with specific chemical and physical properties.
Synonyms
substance
element
compound
ore
rock
stone
earth
clay
soil
sediment
deposit
reserve
stock
store
resource
asset
treasure
jewel
gem
gemstone
pebble
gravel
boulder
crystal
nugget
fragment
shard
splinter
particle
molecule
atom
ion
radical
compound
mixture
solution
suspension
colloid
sol
gel
mineraloid
inorganic
geological
petrological
metallurgical
Definitions
- A naturally occurring inorganic element or compound having an orderly internal structure and characteristic chemical composition, crystal form, and physical properties.
- * A substance needed by the body for growth and health, such as calcium or iron.
Usage Examples
- The mine produced a variety of minerals, including copper, gold, and silver.
- * The doctor recommended taking a daily supplement to ensure adequate intake of essential minerals.
Antonyms
organic
synthetic
artificial
man-made
manufactured
processed
refined
purified
natural
biological
living
organic
biogenic
geochemical
abiogenic
inanimate
lifeless
non-living
dead
inert
inactive
dormant