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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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"But this is one of the first studies of its kind to show that some of those nutrient inputs... are having an impact on the animals too."

From BBC • May 2, 2026

It added that the agri-food industry has "become heavily dependent" on millions of tonnes of imported animal feed and fertiliser that can provide more nutrient that animals and crops need.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Since taking office as health secretary, Kennedy has repeatedly suggested that the current U.S. nutrient standards for infant formula are outdated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

All cells must adjust to changes in nutrient supply to survive.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

But if the body doesn’t need a nutrient at the time that it is taken in, it won’t absorb it.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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