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mineral

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






NOUN
nutrient
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NOUN
turquoise
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The study is part of the Thematic Project "Modulation of acquired pellicle to control dental mineral loss: unveiling mechanisms to make therapies possible," coordinated by Professor Marília Afonso Rabelo Buzalaf at FOB-USP.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

There’s no way to know how widespread or systematic those concentrations are without technical reports disclosing a project’s mineral contents and quality, he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Common petroleum-based components include mineral oil, a clear oil that helps smooth the product on skin, and synthetic waxes that help improve products’ texture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Tremolite is a mineral which - when in its fibrous form - is classified as asbestos and linked to potentially deadly cancers.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

It annoys her that the waiter, perfectly attentive, looks neither of them in the eye as he describes the menu, speaking instead to the bottle of mineral water positioned between them.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri