organic nutrient

[/ɔrˈɡænɪk ˈnutriənt/]
nounpl: organic nutrients
nutriente orgânico
1. A nutrient derived from organic sources such as plants, animals, or decomposed matter, containing carbon and hydrogen compounds essential for plant and animal growth
Compost provides organic nutrients that improve soil fertility without synthetic chemicals.
O composto fornece nutrientes orgânicos que melhoram a fertilidade do solo sem produtos químicos sintéticos.
2. In nutrition science, organic compounds such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and vitamins that are required for metabolic processes
Organic nutrients in fruits and vegetables are essential for maintaining good health.
Os nutrientes orgânicos em frutas e vegetais são essenciais para manter uma boa saúde.
3. Substances from natural sources used in organic farming and sustainable agriculture practices
Farmers switched to organic nutrients to comply with certification standards.
Os agricultores mudaram para nutrientes orgânicos para cumprir os padrões de certificação.
In Brazil, there is growing awareness of organic nutrients due to the expansion of sustainable agriculture and organic certification programs. The term 'nutriente orgânico' is increasingly used in health food markets and agricultural education. In the USA, 'organic nutrient' is central to the organic food movement and USDA certification standards, reflecting consumer preference for natural products.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organic matternatural nutrientbiological nutrientplant-based nutrient
Antonyms / Antônimos
synthetic nutrientchemical nutrientmineral nutrientinorganic nutrient

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
nutriente orgânico
Standard term used in agriculture and nutrition contexts
São Paulo
nutriente orgânico / adubo orgânico
Both terms commonly used in agricultural regions
Rio de Janeiro
nutriente orgânico
Standard usage in educational and health contexts
Portugal
nutriente orgânico
Same standard term; emphasis on 'matéria orgânica' in agricultural contexts

Related Words

organic farmingsoil amendmentnitrogen cyclebiomasshumusfertilizer

Related Idioms & Phrases

back to the earth
go green
natural and wholesome
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