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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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“We know that GLP-1s have an impact on caloric and nutrient absorption,” she says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

The rest of the time they emit a continuous stream of treated effluent which, while cleaner than raw sewage, can contain high nutrient levels.

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

If oxygen loss continues, it could disrupt phosphorus recycling and reduce the amount of this essential nutrient available to marine organisms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

But for those who’ve lived as refugees longer than memory, learning to believe in the nutrient cycle requires something close to a religious conversion.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

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

It increased the consumption of energy-rich nutrients and interfered with the cellular machinery needed to develop new fat-storing cells.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 24, 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

“It will still be a baby compared to its mother when we arrive. They’re using the time-released nutrients to control its growth and keep it and other plants alive.”

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera


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