1
: ore
2
: an inorganic substance (as in the ash of calcined tissue)
3
obsolete
: mine
4
: something neither animal nor vegetable
5
a
: a solid homogeneous crystalline chemical element or compound that results from the inorganic processes of nature
broadly
: any of various naturally occurring homogeneous substances (such as stone, coal, salt, sulfur, sand, petroleum, water, or natural gas) obtained usually from the ground
b
: a synthetic substance having the chemical composition and crystalline form and properties of a naturally occurring mineral
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Examples of mineral in a Sentence
Noun
an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals
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The finish is long and smooth, with lingering smoke, mild pepper spice, and a slightly mineral aftertaste.
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Noun
Additional analysis indicated minerals in the meteorite at one point interacted with liquid water on Mars, although a specific timeframe couldn’t be established.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
Exhibits showcase an unflinching look at the dangerous art of extracting minerals from the earth.
—James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Walking through the cave’s various chambers, among the otherworldly-formations created by the mineral rich water, is a different kind of adventure.
—Jayme Moye, Outside Online, 4 Oct. 2024
The finish is long and smooth, with lingering smoke, mild pepper spice, and a slightly mineral aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Mineral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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mineral
1 of 2 noun
min·er·al
ˈmin-(ə-)rəl 
1
: a solid chemical element or compound (as diamond or quartz) that occurs naturally in the form of crystals and results from inorganic processes
2
: a naturally occurring substance (as ore, petroleum, or water) obtained usually from the ground
mineral
2 of 2 adjective1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a mineral : inorganic
2
: containing mineral salts or gases
mineral water
Medical Definition
mineral
1 of 2 noun
min·er·al
ˈmin(-ə)-rəl
: a solid homogeneous crystalline chemical element or compound that results from the inorganic processes of nature
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