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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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"But farming also has a massive nutrient cycle and when that's out of balance obviously the watercourses are one of the consequences."

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

That extra nutrient supported a surge in marine life.

From Science Daily Jul. 16, 2026

"When endocytosis -- this nutrient uptake and regulation -- goes wrong, then there's protein aggregation that will build up in the brain, which is the hallmark of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's."

From Science Daily Jul. 15, 2026

NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 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

There are endless kinds, each one different depending on where it was drilled, the same way different fruits have different flavors and nutrients.

From MarketWatch Jul. 21, 2026

A spokesperson added: "The overwhelming majority of farmers take their environmental responsibilities seriously and work hard to manage nutrients, slurry and farm infrastructure properly."

From BBC Jul. 14, 2026

Those leaked nutrients become an immediate food source for microbes living in the surrounding seawater.

From Science Daily Jul. 12, 2026

Gardeners with raised beds are advised to remove approximately six inches of soil, because excess ash can raise the pH level and prevent nutrients from soaking into the soil bed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

All I have is a small knapsack containing my vial of nutrients, but I go ahead and walk to the other end of the room to put it away.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson




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