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nutrient meaning and definition
Definition and meaning of nutrient at MeaningMonkey.org. nutrient meaning and definition in the English Dictionary.NUTRIENT noun
Definition of nutrient (noun)
- any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
- synonyms: food
- any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
NUTRIENT adjective
Definition of nutrient (adjective)
- of or providing nourishment
- "good nourishing stew"
- synonyms: alimental, alimentary, nourishing, nutritious, nutritive
Source: Princeton University Wordnet