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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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The original experiments showed that removing the protein could increase nutrient consumption in human cells and interfere with fat cell formation in mouse cells.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 2026

“We know that GLP-1s have an impact on caloric and nutrient absorption,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

On several occasions in the last five years the high nutrient levels and warm temperatures have combined to cause algal blooming turning parts of the lake a lurid green.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

Powerful laser microscopy revealed the mechanism: after a day or two of contact, the corals' tissues began fusing, creating a "nutrient highway" between the pair.

From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026

Because of bamboo’s low nutrient value, a panda must eat between twenty and forty pounds a day, even in winter, to gain the nutrition it needs.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

Arteriosclerosis occurs when blood vessels carrying oxygen and nutrients from the heart to the body become thick and stiff, according to the Mayo Clinic.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Steaming, microwaving, or quick sautéing tends to preserve nutrients best.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

These foods generally contain less fiber and fewer naturally occurring nutrients than their minimally processed counterparts.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026

"Whenever the bad algae grows more, because of the nutrients in the lakes, it will release the various toxins that are very harmful for humans."

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026

Fire cleared away trees and shrubs, allowing wheat and other grasses to monopolise the sunlight, water and nutrients.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari


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