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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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Nutrient pollution has been identified as a top priority for the environment in Northern Ireland by the OEP.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Nutrient levels - primarily phosphorus - in the lough, from agriculture and wastewater, play a key role in stimulating the blooms' growth.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Nutrient cycling data comes from tiny shells once inhabited by foraminifera, organisms that digest nitrogen.

From Science Daily • Nov. 13, 2025

Research currently under peer review shows that the Nutrient Consume Score compares favorably with other systems.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2024

Nutrient: any substance which nourishes or promotes growth.

From Agriculture for Beginners Revised Edition by Burkett, Charles William




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