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mineral

[min-er-uhl, min-ruhl] / ˈmɪn ər əl, ˈmɪn rəl /






NOUN
nutrient
Synonyms




NOUN
turquoise
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According to the hypothesis, this process contributed to mineral evolution and gradual environmental changes that improved conditions for the survival and development of prebiotic molecules and primitive life.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Meanwhile a splash of olive brine contributes a savory, mineral edge that makes the whole thing strangely compelling.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Yet Brazil has shown little interest in restricting Chinese access to its mineral wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

He argues this is necessary to tackle inequality and redistribute wealth from Peru's rich mineral, gold and copper reserves more equally and has enjoyed subsequent support in more rural areas.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

There was no guessing what mineral wealth hid in the soil, untapped because the old ferns, flowers, bushes, and trees had tired themselves to death.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury




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