nutrient

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈnuː.tri.ənt/

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Noun

Singular nutrient

Plural nutrients

USDA MyPlate green

1. (countable) A nutrient is a something that is eaten for nourishment or energy.

   Nuts and berries are healthy: they are full of nutrients.

Related words

• vitamin
• mineral