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mineral

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






NOUN
nutrient
Synonyms




NOUN
turquoise
Synonyms


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And mineral deposits are becoming potentially more accessible.

From Salon Sep. 16, 2026

"Our findings show that hydrogen production depends not only on the amount of magnetite present, but also on how easily water can access fresh mineral surfaces through fractures, pores and permeable pathways."

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

The retreat in the wholesale industry was largely driven by falling sales of agricultural supplies and mineral, ore and precious metals.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

The US is Canada's top destination for overall mineral exports, another point where Ottawa could apply pressure.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

He also said that this was not just a human gift, that everything on the face of the earth had a soul, whether mineral, vegetable, or animal—or even just a simple thought.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

The environment body said the excavation of gravel and the removal of minerals could disturb riverbeds, impacting habitats that wildlife rely on.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

The fewer bonds present, the higher the temperature at which the minerals in the tooth formed.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 16, 2026

Infrared radiation emitted by the surface can provide clues about which minerals and chemical compounds are present.

From Science Daily Sep. 12, 2026

In Arizona, streams are mostly dry, and the state has many water-intensive mining projects, each with systems for draining stormwater and disposing of water used in minerals processing.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 10, 2026

We’re used to having vitamins and minerals added to our food.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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