mineral nutrient
[ˈmɪn.ər.əl ˈnu.tri.ənt]
nounpl: mineral nutrients
nutriente mineral
1. An inorganic element or compound essential for plant growth and metabolism, absorbed from soil or water
Nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are important mineral nutrients for crop production.
Nitrogênio, fósforo e potássio são nutrientes minerais importantes para a produção agrícola.
2. An inorganic substance required by animals and humans for proper bodily function, bone development, and metabolic processes
Calcium is a crucial mineral nutrient for bone health and muscle contraction.
O cálcio é um nutriente mineral crucial para a saúde óssea e a contração muscular.
3. Any naturally occurring inorganic element necessary for life processes
Iron and zinc are mineral nutrients that support immune function.
Ferro e zinco são nutrientes minerais que apoiam a função imunológica.
In Brazil, this term is primarily used in agricultural, nutritional, and scientific contexts. With increasing health consciousness, discussions about mineral nutrients in diet have become more common in urban centers. In the USA, mineral nutrient education is emphasized in nutrition and health wellness communities, and the term appears frequently in food labeling and dietary supplement marketing.
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