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nutrient
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[ˈnjuːtrɪənt], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth
(e.g: fish is a source of many important nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals)
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Origin
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mid 17th century (as an adjective, in the sense ‘supplying nourishment’): from Latin nutrient- ‘nourishing’, from the verb nutrire
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