mineral — A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnərəl/
Example Sentences
- My gym coach drinks so much mineral water that I think he's turning into a rock!
- The geologist found rare minerals in the cave, making it more valuable than a jewelry store.
- She takes so many mineral supplements that her backpack sounds like a maraca when she walks.
mineral
NOUN[/ˈmɪnərəl/]
A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition and crystal structure
The geologist chips away rock to reveal a sparkling mineral vein underground.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Medieval Latin 'minerale', which developed from Latin 'minera' meaning 'mine' or 'mining'. The term originally referred to substances extracted from mines, extending from the place of extraction to the materials themselves.
Breakdown
minera (mine) + -al (relating to, pertaining to) = something pertaining to or extracted from mines.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My gym coach drinks so much mineral water that I think he's turning into a rock!”
“The geologist found rare minerals in the cave, making it more valuable than a jewelry store.”
“She takes so many mineral supplements that her backpack sounds like a maraca when she walks.”
“This region is rich in minerals, especially iron ore and copper.”
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