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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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When the tissue breaks apart, the microbial taxa living within it spread into the surrounding water and change its nutrient composition.

From Science Daily Jul. 23, 2026

They suffer from elevated nutrient levels, which can lead to the growth of algae, depriving fish and other aquatic life of oxygen.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

The group has recently worked out the nutrient footprint of each farm - closely scrutinising use of bought-in feed and fertiliser.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Human-caused warming, excessive nutrient pollution and changes in the movement and ventilation of deeper waters are the main forces driving aquatic deoxygenation.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Because of bamboo’s low nutrient value, a panda must eat between twenty and forty pounds a day, even in winter, to gain the nutrition it needs.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh

A meal that provides useful nutrients may trigger the gut to send a message that encourages the brain to store details about where the food was found and how it was obtained.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Recalling where certain plants sprout first in the spring can help hungry animals find important nutrients.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

So I drink all of my nutrients on show days before singing, and then after the show I will eat.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"It's obviously looking to protect watercourses and reduce run off from the fields, but it's also trying to prevent excess nutrients being brought on farm," said area manager Sarah Bennett.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“Through that connection, they share water and nutrients and even information. The forest is a diverse community of living things which is linked together by old trees, like this oak.”

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown




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