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/
Korean meaning: 자연적으로 발생하는 무기물질, 광물
Korean pronunciation: **미**너럴
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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🌳Etymology
Origin
중세 라틴어 'minerale'에서 유래되었으며, 이는 라틴어 'minera(광산)'에서 나왔습니다. 광산에서 캐내는 것들이라는 의미에서 출발했어요.
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📝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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