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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that regulates calcium and phosphate for healthy bones, teeth, and muscles.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

These changes are likely affecting salinity, nutrient cycles, and food webs in the Beaufort Sea.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Ultraprocessed foods vary widely in composition, nutrient profiles and how they’re processed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

"These preclinical findings represent a crucial leap forward in our goal of developing a treatment that safeguards liver function and improves nutrient absorption, enhancing the quality of life for patients affected by short bowel syndrome."

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 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




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