nutrients

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But it has been the destruction of forests and mining further upstream which may have flushed the nutrients, like nitrogen, from soils into waterways, benefitting the mangroves down the river.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

The technique tags the drugs with skeleton keys that open the barrier to everyday nutrients, like iron.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

People on the weight-loss drugs are buying more berries to make sure they get enough nutrients, Bjorn says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The results deliver readings for specific nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium so that each field can get the right fertilizer, with the right amount of nutrients it needs for more efficient production.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

"Will you keep it down? I'm trying to sleep. The nutrients need three solid hours to soak in."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda