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ər noun
1.
any of a class of substances occurring in nature, usually comprising inorganic substances, as quartz or feldspar, of definite chemical composition and usually of definite crystal structure, but sometimes also including rocks formed by these substances as well as certain natural products of organic origin, as asphalt or coal.
2.
a substance obtained by mining, as ore.
3.
(loosely) any substance that is neither animal nor vegetable.
4.
adjective
6.
of the nature of a mineral; pertaining to a mineral or minerals.
7.
containing or impregnated with a mineral or minerals.
8.
neither animal nor vegetable; inorganic: mineral matter.
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Origin:
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French, Old French mineral < Medieval Latin minerāle (noun), minerālis (adj.), equivalent to miner(a) mine, ore (< Old French miniere < Vulgar Latin *mināria; min- (see mine2) + Latin -āria -ary) + -āle, -ālis -al1
1375–1425; late Middle English < Middle French, Old French mineral < Medieval Latin minerāle (noun), minerālis (adj.), equivalent to miner(a) mine, ore (< Old French miniere < Vulgar Latin *mināria; min- (see mine2) + Latin -āria -ary) + -āle, -ālis -al1
Related forms
non·min·er·al, noun, adjective
sem·i·min·er·al, adjective
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mineral.
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mineral (ˈmɪnərəl, ˈmɪnrəl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | any of a class of naturally occurring solid inorganic substances with a characteristic crystalline form and a homogeneous chemical composition |
| 2. | any inorganic matter |
| 3. | any substance obtained by mining, esp a metal ore |
| 4. | (Brit) (often plural) short for mineral water |
| 5. | (Brit) Usual US word: soda a soft drink containing carbonated water and flavourings |
| —adj | |
| 6. | of, relating to, containing, or resembling minerals |
| [C15: from Medieval Latin minerāle (n), from minerālis (adj); related to minera mine, ore, of uncertain origin] | |
| mineral. | |
| —abbreviation for | |
| mineralogy or mineralogical | |
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Word Origin & History
mineral
late 14c., "substance obtained by mining," from M.L. minerale "something mined," from neut. of mineralis "pertaining to mines," from minera "mine." Meaning "material substance that is neither animal nor vegetable" is first recorded c.1600. Modern scientific sense is from 1813. Mineral water is from 1560s,
originally water found in nature with some mineral substance dissolved in it.
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Medical Dictionary
mineral min·er·al (mĭn'ər-əl)
n.
A naturally occurring, homogeneous inorganic solid substance having a definite chemical composition and characteristic crystalline structure, color, and hardness.
An inorganic element, such as calcium, iron, potassium, sodium, or zinc, that is essential to the nutrition of humans, animals, and plants.
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Science Dictionary
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Cultural Dictionary
mineral definition
In geology, a naturally occurring inorganic substance (see inorganic molecules) with a definite chemical composition and a regular internal structure.
Note: Most minerals are crystals, like salt and diamonds.
Note: Rocks are aggregates of minerals.
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Example sentences
It is the ongoing act of describing that differentiates our organic nature from that of the simply mineral.
The country is enjoying strong economic growth because of its large oil, gas, and mineral reserves.
Beals ordered mineral water and a vegetarian burrito.
Mineral spirits will dissolve only paint that is still fresh.
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