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mineral

[min-er-uhl, min-ruhl] / ˈmɪn ər əl, ˈmɪn rəl /






NOUN
nutrient
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NOUN
turquoise
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Moderating this somewhat, metal and mineral exports slumped 17.5% for the month, driven by lower shipments of gold to the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The loan was part of the Pentagon’s effort to fund companies that could help the U.S. reduce dependence on China’s critical mineral supply chains.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

In the two weeks preceding the election, Moscow banned the export of Armenian flowers, mineral water, cognac, fresh vegetables and fruit.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But it is also rich in gold, diamonds, bauxite and coltan, a mineral essential for technology and defense that is classified as critical by Western powers, as well as rare earths.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Before Maria could learn much from her talented father, he died while visiting a mineral spring to “take the waters” for his health.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman




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