1
: ore
2
: an inorganic substance (as in the ash of calcined tissue)
3
obsolete
: mine
4
: something neither animal nor vegetable
5
a
: a solid homogeneous crystalline chemical element or compound that results from the inorganic processes of nature
broadly
: any of various naturally occurring homogeneous substances (such as stone, coal, salt, sulfur, sand, petroleum, water, or natural gas) obtained usually from the ground
b
: a synthetic substance having the chemical composition and crystalline form and properties of a naturally occurring mineral
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Examples of mineral in a Sentence
Noun
an adequate supply of vitamins and minerals
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Furthermore, raspberries contain a mineral called manganese, which is essential for helping the body regulate blood sugar.
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Noun
However, the trace minerals are unlikely to provide meaningful health benefits when consumed in typical amounts.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Furthermore, raspberries contain a mineral called manganese, which is essential for helping the body regulate blood sugar.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The Kremlin also seeks to leverage tensions between the U.S., China and the EU while offering Washington access to mineral resources in Ukraine’s east and south, which are now occupied by Russian troops.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 14 Mar. 2025
The harsh atmospheric conditions raise questions about whether mineral extraction is commercially feasible.
—Danica Kirka, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2025
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“Mineral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mineral. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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mineral
1 of 2 noun
min·er·al
ˈmin-(ə-)rəl 
1
: a solid chemical element or compound (as diamond or quartz) that occurs naturally in the form of crystals and results from inorganic processes
2
: a naturally occurring substance (as ore, petroleum, or water) obtained usually from the ground
mineral
2 of 2 adjective1
: of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a mineral : inorganic
2
: containing mineral salts or gases
mineral water
Medical Definition
mineral
1 of 2 noun
min·er·al
ˈmin(-ə)-rəl
: a solid homogeneous crystalline chemical element or compound that results from the inorganic processes of nature
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