nutrient
gb/nˈutɹiənt/ us/nˈutɹiənt/
B1
English
~ 4200
Senses
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Noun
B1
entity
1
Substance in food for health
Something in food that helps your body grow and stay healthy.
Usage pattern:
[something] contains [nutrient]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'nutrient' with 'nutrition'. 'Nutrient' is the substance, while 'nutrition' is the process or state of being nourished.
Synonyms
food component (A broader term that includes both nutrients and non-nutritive elements of food.)
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dietary element (More formal or technical, often used in nutrition science.)
Antonyms
toxin (A harmful substance, in contrast to a beneficial nutrient.)
Collocations
essential nutrient
|nutrient intake
|nutrient content
|nutrient deficiency
|nutrient absorption
Themes
health
|nutrition
|science
|food_drink
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Fruits and vegetables are rich in essential nutrients.
- Calcium is an important nutrient for strong bones.
- The soil in this area lacks certain nutrients needed for crops.
- Protein is a key nutrient for muscle repair.
- Many breakfast cereals are fortified with extra nutrients.
Learner examples
- Milk has many nutrients.
- We need nutrients to live.
- Fish is a good source of nutrients.
- Rice gives us some nutrients.
- Plants take nutrients from the soil.
Grammar
Dictionary form
nutrient
IPA
GB/nˈutɹiənt/
US/nˈutɹiənt/
Syllables & stress
nu - tri - ent (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (nu)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: nutrient
- Plural: nutrients
Word family
Forms
nutrients
noun
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
nutritionally
adverb
nutritive
adjective
Expressions
essential nutrient
1/ɪsˈɛnʃəl nˈutɹiənt/
fixed phrase
Nutrient body must get from diet
A substance your body needs to live and be healthy but cannot make itself.
Examples
- Vitamin C is an essential nutrient that must come from food.
- Proteins contain essential nutrients that help the body grow.
nutrient deficiency
1/nˈutɹiənt dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
fixed phrase
Lack of needed nutrients
When your body does not have enough of an important nutrient.
Examples
- Iron deficiency is a common nutrient deficiency worldwide.
- Poor diets can lead to nutrient deficiencies.
nutrient-rich
1/nˈutɹiənt ɹˈɪt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
High in nutrients
Having a lot of healthy substances for the body.
Examples
- Spinach is a nutrient-rich vegetable.
- They switched to a more nutrient-rich diet.