mineral
Example Sentences
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There’s no way to know how widespread or systematic those concentrations are without technical reports disclosing a project’s mineral contents and quality, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
The melt also has geopolitical consequences, as it opens new shipping routes and access to mineral resources.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
Common petroleum-based components include mineral oil, a clear oil that helps smooth the product on skin, and synthetic waxes that help improve products’ texture.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026
Tremolite is a mineral which - when in its fibrous form - is classified as asbestos and linked to potentially deadly cancers.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
I stay as hidden as possible at the edge of the room, between two large plants that are suspended in mineral solution.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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