nutrient

[ noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo- ]

adjective

1. nourishing; nourishing; providing nourishment or nutriment.
2. containing or conveying nutriment, as solutions or vessels of the body.

noun

1. a nutrient substance.

nutrient

/ ˈnjuːtrɪənt /

noun

1. any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment
2. any substance that nourishes an organism

adjective

1. providing or contributing to nourishment

   a nutrient solution

nutrient

/ no̅o̅′trē-ənt /

1. A substance that provides nourishment for growth or metabolism. Plants absorb nutrients mainly from the soil in the form of minerals and other inorganic compounds, and animals obtain nutrients from ingested foods.

Other Words From

• non·nutri·ent adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutrient¹

First recorded in 1640–50; from Latin nūtrient-, stem of nūtriēns “feeding,” present participle of nūtrīre “to feed”; nourish

Word History and Origins

Origin of nutrient¹

C17: from Latin nūtrīre to nourish

Example Sentences

A quick search on social media shows a slew of aspirational mums with their smiling infants extolling its virtues - including offering some of the crucial nutrients growing children need.

From BBC

Food shortages mean people not only eat less overall but can miss out on essential nutrients.

From Salon

Those select few that have been approved have a hard time distinguishing between toxic metals and essential nutrients.

From Los Angeles Times

Instead of producing healthy byproducts – such as butyrate from fiber and urolithin A from polyphenols – candy lacking these nutrients may trick your system into storing more fat, providing less energy for your muscles and brain.

From Salon

Whey is useful, as it still has about half the nutrients of milk.

From Salon

Related Words

• fiber
• food
• mineral
• vitamin