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nutrient

[noo-tree-uhnt, nyoo-] / ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnju- /
NOUN
source of nourishment
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NOx is a smog-forming pollutant that aggravates respiratory illnesses, especially asthma, forms acid rain and contributes to nutrient pollution in coastal waters.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

The Inkom, Idaho, company sells kits people can use to plant broccoli, buckwheat, alfalfa, speckled peas and more in small plastic trays, harvesting the greens within days to maximize their nutrient content.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 5, 2026

Stavridis' main message is to prioritise food, and if you do think you are deficient in a certain nutrient, consult a doctor, as you shouldn't assume a supplement will fix it.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2026

When nutrient levels are high, feasting algae can quickly reproduce.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

But for those who’ve lived as refugees longer than memory, learning to believe in the nutrient cycle requires something close to a religious conversion.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Gardeners with raised beds are advised to remove approximately six inches of soil, because excess ash can raise the pH level and prevent nutrients from soaking into the soil bed.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

Dr Vamshi says replacing eggs without carefully matching their nutrients could leave children short of essential protein and micronutrients.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

According to their proposed explanation, turbidite flows delivered nutrients and organic matter to the deep seafloor.

From Science Daily Jun. 26, 2026

Years of intensive farming had drained the fields of their nutrients.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 23, 2026

This variety ensured that the ancient foragers received all the necessary nutrients.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari




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