nutrient
Example Sentences
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These fertilizers are wrapped in a thin plastic layer that slows the release of nutrients, allowing them to last longer in the soil.
From Science Daily
Rain flushes nutrients into the rivers and oceans which can draw sharks closer to shore.
From BBC
Stavridis points out that the recent fixation on protein may have affected some people's fibre intake too, as some people prioritised it at the cost of other nutrients.
From BBC
Scientists led by the University of Leeds launched the largest and longest experiment ever designed to examine how nutrients shape forest regrowth.
From Science Daily
It's also important to "feed" them at this time by adding plant food to the soil to ensure they have enough nutrients.
From BBC
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