Mineral
noun
A solid object found in nature that is not a plant or an animal.
Diamonds and gold are examples of minerals
Often appears as...
- mineral resources
- mineral deposits
adjective
Related to or caused by minerals.
Mineral content in the water can affect its taste
Often appears as...
- mineral water
- mineral make-up
noun
A substance that is necessary for good health, such as calcium, and can be found in certain foods.
Leafy green vegetables are high in minerals
Often appears as...
- essential minerals
- mineral supplement
Usage tips
Medical
noun
A solid object found in nature that is not a plant or an animal.
Diamonds and gold are examples of minerals
Often appears as...
- mineral resources
- mineral deposits
adjective
Related to or caused by minerals.
Mineral content in the water can affect its taste
Often appears as...
- mineral water
- mineral make-up
noun
A substance that is necessary for good health, such as calcium, and can be found in certain foods.
Leafy green vegetables are high in minerals
Often appears as...
- essential minerals
- mineral supplement
Usage tips
Medical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Not Manufactured
Minerals come from the Earth directly, not made or altered by humans.
The amethyst stone is a natural mineral, not a human-made product.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Living Matter
Minerals are inorganic, which means they do not have living cells.
Unlike plants, a mineral like quartz doesn’t grow or require nutrients.
Pro Tip 3/3Geology Context
Used in geology, 'mineral' refers to a substance with a defined composition and structure.
In my geology class, we learned how to identify minerals by their crystal structures.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Manufactured
Minerals come from the Earth directly, not made or altered by humans.
The amethyst stone is a natural mineral, not a human-made product.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Living Matter
Minerals are inorganic, which means they do not have living cells.
Unlike plants, a mineral like quartz doesn’t grow or require nutrients.
Pro Tip 3/3Geology Context
Used in geology, 'mineral' refers to a substance with a defined composition and structure.
In my geology class, we learned how to identify minerals by their crystal structures.
Pro Tip 1/3Not Manufactured
Minerals come from the Earth directly, not made or altered by humans.
The amethyst stone is a natural mineral, not a human-made product.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-Living Matter
Minerals are inorganic, which means they do not have living cells.
Unlike plants, a mineral like quartz doesn’t grow or require nutrients.
Pro Tip 3/3Geology Context
Used in geology, 'mineral' refers to a substance with a defined composition and structure.
In my geology class, we learned how to identify minerals by their crystal structures.
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TIL: Why Is the Ocean...
smoker because it looks like black smoke but it's not it's micro crystals of minerals so we discovered when we found the black smokers that the entire volume of the world's oceans is going inside the earth and out every six to eight million years and it's taking some of
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Where does gold come...
Perhaps one day, we'll see gold rushes to tap the mineral wealth of the other planets of our solar system. And who knows? Maybe some future supernova will occur close enough to shower us with its treasure and hopefully not eradicate all life on Earth in the process.
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What causes cavities? -...
but unfortunately, our teeth aren't. While each human tooth is coated in a hardy, protective layer of enamel, it's no match for acid. That degrades the armor over time, leaching away its calcium minerals. Gradually, acid wears down a pathway for bacteria
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Nathalie Cabrol: How...
And you can have what we call organic molecules, and these are the bricks of life, and you can have fossils, and you can minerals, biominerals, which is due to the reaction between bacteria and rocks, and of course you can have gases in the atmosphere.
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How does fracking work?...
These vary depending on the specific characteristics of the fracking site, but usually fall into three acids for clearing debris and dissolving minerals, friction-reducing compounds to create a slippery form of water known as slickwater,
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Paving the way towards...
world needs for development not just for luxury for development these minerals as we speak are being mined whether we like it or not they are being mined whether they are destroying or threatening the environment or not in developing
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The science of skin...
an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals, like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Without it, humans experience serious fatigue and weakened bones that can cause a condition known as rickets.
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The science of milk -...
In fact, since it has all of the vital nutrients for development and growth, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, and water, milk is the only thing a baby even needs to ingest for the first six months of life.
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What causes kidney...
A slightly different type of stone made of the minerals magnesium ammonium phosphate, or struvite, can be caused by bacterial infection. And even rarer stones can result from genetic disorders
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Fire and Feast PIPE A...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk
Video examples
TIL: Why Is the Ocean...
smoker because it looks like black smoke but it's not it's micro crystals of minerals so we discovered when we found the black smokers that the entire volume of the world's oceans is going inside the earth and out every six to eight million years and it's taking some of
Video examples
Where does gold come...
Perhaps one day, we'll see gold rushes to tap the mineral wealth of the other planets of our solar system. And who knows? Maybe some future supernova will occur close enough to shower us with its treasure and hopefully not eradicate all life on Earth in the process.
Video examples
What causes cavities? -...
but unfortunately, our teeth aren't. While each human tooth is coated in a hardy, protective layer of enamel, it's no match for acid. That degrades the armor over time, leaching away its calcium minerals. Gradually, acid wears down a pathway for bacteria
Video examples
Nathalie Cabrol: How...
And you can have what we call organic molecules, and these are the bricks of life, and you can have fossils, and you can minerals, biominerals, which is due to the reaction between bacteria and rocks, and of course you can have gases in the atmosphere.
Video examples
How does fracking work?...
These vary depending on the specific characteristics of the fracking site, but usually fall into three acids for clearing debris and dissolving minerals, friction-reducing compounds to create a slippery form of water known as slickwater,
Video examples
Paving the way towards...
world needs for development not just for luxury for development these minerals as we speak are being mined whether we like it or not they are being mined whether they are destroying or threatening the environment or not in developing
Video examples
The science of skin...
an ingredient that strengthens bones and lets us absorb vital minerals, like calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphate, and zinc. Without it, humans experience serious fatigue and weakened bones that can cause a condition known as rickets.
Video examples
The science of milk -...
In fact, since it has all of the vital nutrients for development and growth, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and minerals, and water, milk is the only thing a baby even needs to ingest for the first six months of life.
Video examples
What causes kidney...
A slightly different type of stone made of the minerals magnesium ammonium phosphate, or struvite, can be caused by bacterial infection. And even rarer stones can result from genetic disorders
Video examples
Fire and Feast PIPE A...
this surge of life from the ashes feeds the next generation the new shoots are rich in essential minerals for nursing moms and plenty of grass means plenty of milk
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Rudolf Steiner
Austrian Philosopher
It is the forces of the universe that make human beings fall ill. Having learnt to recognize how sun qualities and moon qualities live in plants, animals and minerals, we discover how we can find counterforces and also individual natural forces that point us towards medicines for specific internal illnesses.
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Herbert A. Simon
American Economist
To deal with these problems - of world population and hunger, of peace, of energy and mineral resources, of environmental pollution, of poverty - we must broaden and deepen our knowledge of nature's laws, and we must broaden and deepen our understanding of the laws of human behavior.
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Claire Denis
French Director
When you have countries that have a lot of minerals and diamonds and oil and are in business with companies from all over the world - but these companies don't share, really, their profits - this is called post-post-colonial.
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Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
There is a world of difference between foods fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and eating vegetables, fruit, and other whole foods full of vitamins and minerals in their natural form.
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Guy Standing
English Actor
Most existing national capital funds have been built up from royalties from oil and other minerals. They need not be limited that way. Most are anything but democratic. That could be changed.
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Yemi Osinbajo
Nigerian Politician
Our diversity as a people united is also our potential to transform our large deposits of mineral resources and use same for national development.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
Globalization has made copper and other minerals more valuable, and Ghana and Kenya have recently discovered mineral resources.
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Haile Selassie
Ethiopian Statesman
Africa's mineral wealth is great; we should co-operate in its development.
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J. Paul Getty
American Businessman
The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.
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Paul Kagame
Rwandan Leader
We cannot just be a corridor to smuggle minerals out.
Quote examples
Rudolf Steiner
Austrian Philosopher
It is the forces of the universe that make human beings fall ill. Having learnt to recognize how sun qualities and moon qualities live in plants, animals and minerals, we discover how we can find counterforces and also individual natural forces that point us towards medicines for specific internal illnesses.
Quote examples
Herbert A. Simon
American Economist
To deal with these problems - of world population and hunger, of peace, of energy and mineral resources, of environmental pollution, of poverty - we must broaden and deepen our knowledge of nature's laws, and we must broaden and deepen our understanding of the laws of human behavior.
Quote examples
Claire Denis
French Director
When you have countries that have a lot of minerals and diamonds and oil and are in business with companies from all over the world - but these companies don't share, really, their profits - this is called post-post-colonial.
Quote examples
Harley Pasternak
Canadian Author
There is a world of difference between foods fortified with synthetic vitamins and minerals, and eating vegetables, fruit, and other whole foods full of vitamins and minerals in their natural form.
Quote examples
Guy Standing
English Actor
Most existing national capital funds have been built up from royalties from oil and other minerals. They need not be limited that way. Most are anything but democratic. That could be changed.
Quote examples
Yemi Osinbajo
Nigerian Politician
Our diversity as a people united is also our potential to transform our large deposits of mineral resources and use same for national development.
Quote examples
Bill Gates
American Businessman
Globalization has made copper and other minerals more valuable, and Ghana and Kenya have recently discovered mineral resources.
Quote examples
Haile Selassie
Ethiopian Statesman
Africa's mineral wealth is great; we should co-operate in its development.
Quote examples
J. Paul Getty
American Businessman
The meek shall inherit the Earth, but not its mineral rights.
Quote examples
Paul Kagame
Rwandan Leader
We cannot just be a corridor to smuggle minerals out.
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