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nutrients

NOUN
source of nourishment
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The government previously identified, external that "nutrients from outside the bay, run-off from streams that contain fertiliser and treated waste water from the water treatment works' all normally contribute to the growth of sea lettuce".

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

Some evidence indicates that nerves may stimulate the formation of blood vessels, which can supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients.

From Science Daily Aug. 17, 2026

Infant formula is designed to provide the correct balance of nutrients for babies when mothers cannot or choose not to breastfeed, and adding extra water alters that balance.

From BBC Aug. 16, 2026

"We think Prifs represent an emerging class of dietary nutrients that shape the composition of the gut microbiome and could have a far-reaching influence on metabolic health," said AbuSalim.

From Science Daily Aug. 15, 2026

If loggers or farmers clear away the vegetation, they also remove the local supply of nutrients.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann



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