mineral
gb/mˈɪnɚəl/ us/mˈɪnɚəl/
B1
Inglês
~ 5900
Aceções
0 aceções
Nome
B1
entity
1
inorganic nutrient in food
A natural substance like iron or calcium that your body needs in small amounts to stay healthy.
Padrão de uso:
vitamins and minerals in [food/drink]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'minerals' with 'vitamins' and use them as if they were the same thing. Vitamins are organic compounds, while minerals are inorganic substances like calcium, iron, and zinc. In many contexts you say 'vitamins and minerals' together, not just one or the other.
Sinónimos
nutrient (More general; includes proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals, not only inorganic substances.)
Antónimos
toxin (A harmful substance that damages the body, as opposed to a mineral that the body needs.)
Colocações
vitamins and minerals
|essential minerals
|trace minerals
|mineral intake
|mineral deficiency
|mineral supplements
Temas
health
|nutrition
|science
|food_drink
Exemplos
- This cereal is fortified with vitamins and minerals.
- Calcium is an important mineral for strong bones and teeth.
- A lack of certain minerals can lead to serious health problems.
- Leafy green vegetables are a good source of iron and other minerals.
- Athletes often take mineral supplements during intense training.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Milk has a lot of calcium, which is a mineral.
- Your body needs many vitamins and minerals every day.
- He takes a mineral tablet with his breakfast.
- This juice contains important minerals for your body.
- Without enough minerals, you can feel very tired.
Nome
technical
B2
entity
2
naturally occurring inorganic solid
A natural, non-living solid like quartz or salt that has its own fixed chemical makeup and structure.
Padrão de uso:
a [type] mineral
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'mineral' with 'rock'. A rock is usually made of several minerals mixed together, while a mineral is a single pure substance with its own composition and structure.
Sinónimos
crystal (A crystal is a solid with an ordered structure; many minerals form crystals, but not every crystal is a distinct mineral species.)
Antónimos
organic compound (Organic compounds are based on carbon and usually come from living things, opposite to inorganic mineral substances.)
Colocações
mineral crystal
|mineral sample
|mineral hardness
|mineral classification
|mineral deposit
|mineral formation
Temas
science
|environment
|nature
Exemplos
- Quartz is one of the most common minerals in the Earth's crust.
- The students examined each mineral under the microscope.
- Hardness is one way to identify an unknown mineral.
- The museum has a large collection of colorful mineral specimens.
- Halite, the mineral form of salt, often appears as clear cubes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He found a shiny mineral in the rock.
- This mineral breaks into flat pieces.
- Each mineral has its own color and shape.
- They tested the mineral with a small knife.
- We learned that gold is a very soft mineral.
Nome
B2
entity
3
economically valuable natural substance
A natural material like coal or metal that people take from the ground and use to make money or products.
Padrão de uso:
mineral resources in [a place]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think this meaning includes all natural things, like forests or animals. In this sense, 'minerals' usually means solid materials taken from the ground, especially metals, coal, or ores used in industry.
Sinónimos
natural resource (Broader; includes water, forests, and other resources, not only mined minerals.)
Antónimos
manufactured goods (Products made by people in factories, as opposed to raw minerals taken directly from nature.)
Colocações
mineral resources
|mineral wealth
|mineral rights
|mineral extraction
|mineral exploration
|mineral industry
Temas
business
|environment
|politics
|science
Exemplos
- The country depends heavily on its mineral exports.
- Foreign companies are investing in the region's mineral resources.
- They are fighting over the mineral rights to the land.
- Mineral extraction has brought both jobs and environmental damage.
- The government is trying to reduce its reliance on mineral wealth.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- This area is rich in minerals.
- Many people work in the mineral industry.
- They sell minerals like copper to other countries.
- The state owns all the minerals under the land.
- Mining companies look for new minerals in the desert.
Nome
informal
C1
entity
4
soft drink (Irish/British usage)
In Irish and some British English, a word for a sweet drink with bubbles, like lemonade, that does not contain alcohol.
Padrão de uso:
a bottle of mineral
Erro comum:
Learners may wrongly think this meaning is common everywhere in English. In most English-speaking countries, people say 'soft drink' or 'soda', not 'mineral'. This sense is mainly Irish and some regional British usage.
Sinónimos
soft drink (More widely used in international English; 'mineral' in this sense is mainly Irish and some regional British usage.)
Antónimos
alcoholic drink (Contains alcohol, unlike a mineral, which is non-alcoholic.)
Colocações
a bottle of mineral
|orange mineral
|a glass of mineral
|mineral and crisps
|buy a mineral
Temas
food
|daily life
|food_drink
|daily_life
Exemplos
- I'll just have a mineral, thanks, I'm driving.
- She ordered an orange mineral at the bar.
- The kids sat outside the shop sharing a bag of crisps and a mineral.
- He asked the barman for a lemonade mineral.
- They sell tea, coffee, and minerals at the match.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- In Ireland, a 'mineral' is a soft drink.
- He did not want beer, so he got a mineral.
- The child drank a cold mineral after the game.
- She bought a mineral and a sandwich for lunch.
- You can choose tea, coffee, or a mineral.
adjective
B1
property
5
relating to or containing minerals
Talking about something that has minerals in it or is made from minerals.
Padrão de uso:
mineral [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes say 'mineralized water' or 'water with minerals' when 'mineral water' is the natural and common phrase.
Sinónimos
inorganic (More technical; focuses on chemical nature rather than general connection with minerals.)
Antónimos
organic (Describes something coming from living things or containing carbon, opposite to mineral or inorganic.)
Colocações
mineral water
|mineral content
|mineral deposits
|mineral oil
|mineral makeup
|mineral resources
Temas
science
|health
Exemplos
- They only drink bottled mineral water at home.
- The soil has a very low mineral content.
- The region is known for its rich mineral deposits.
- She prefers natural mineral makeup on her skin.
- The lab tested the mineral composition of the rock samples.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- He drank a bottle of mineral water.
- This cream contains natural mineral oils.
- The doctor checked her mineral levels in the blood.
- The country has many mineral resources.
- We studied different mineral rocks in class.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
mineral
IPA
GB/mˈɪnɚəl/
US/mˈɪnɚəl/
Sílabas e acento
min - er - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (min)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: mineral
Noun
- Base: mineral
- Plural: mineral, minerals
Família de palavras
Expressões
mineral content
1/mˈɪnɚəl kˈɑntɛnt/
fixed phrase
amount of minerals in something
How many and which minerals are in something, like food, water, or soil.
Exemplos
- The mineral content of the water is printed on the label.
- This diet focuses on foods with a high mineral content.
- Scientists measured the mineral content of the soil samples.
mineral deficiency
1/mˈɪnɚəl dɪfˈɪʃənsi/
fixed phrase
technical
lack of needed minerals in body
A health problem that happens when your body does not get enough of a certain mineral, like iron or calcium.
Exemplos
- Fatigue can be a sign of iron mineral deficiency.
- The doctor diagnosed her with a mineral deficiency and prescribed supplements.
- Children in the area often suffer from mineral deficiency due to poor diet.
mineral deposits
1/mˈɪnɚəl dɪpˈɑzɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
concentrated occurrences of minerals
Places in the ground where a lot of a mineral, like gold or iron, has collected together.
Exemplos
- Geologists have discovered large mineral deposits in the area.
- The company plans to mine the mineral deposits over the next ten years.
- These mineral deposits were formed millions of years ago.
mineral extraction
1/mˈɪnɚəl ɛkstɹˈækʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
removing minerals from the ground
The process of taking minerals like coal, gold, or iron out of the ground.
Exemplos
- Mineral extraction has had a major impact on the local environment.
- New laws aim to regulate mineral extraction more strictly.
- The region's economy depends heavily on mineral extraction.
mineral industry
1/mˈɪnɚəl ˈɪndəstɹi/
fixed phrase
technical
economic sector for mining minerals
All the businesses and activities that find, take, and process minerals.
Exemplos
- The mineral industry employs thousands of people in the region.
- Environmental groups are pressuring the mineral industry to clean up its practices.
- Government policy can strongly affect the mineral industry.
mineral makeup
1/mˈɪnɚəl mˈeɪkˌʌp/
fixed phrase
cosmetics made from mineral powders
Makeup, such as foundation or powder, made mostly from very small pieces of minerals.
Exemplos
- She switched to mineral makeup because of her sensitive skin.
- The brand is famous for its loose mineral makeup powders.
- Mineral makeup is often advertised as a more natural option.
mineral oil
1/mˈɪnɚəl ˈɔɪl/
fixed phrase
technical
oil product made from petroleum
A clear oil made from petroleum, used in machines, cosmetics, or as a medicine to help with constipation.
Exemplos
- The mechanic applied mineral oil to the moving parts.
- Some skincare products contain mineral oil as a moisturizer.
- The doctor recommended a small dose of mineral oil as a gentle laxative.
mineral resources
1/mˈɪnɚəl ɹˈisɔɹsɪz/
fixed phrase
useful mineral deposits in a region
Supplies of useful minerals, like coal or copper, that are found in a country or area.
Exemplos
- The country is trying to manage its mineral resources more responsibly.
- They are mapping the region's mineral resources using satellite data.
- Rich mineral resources have attracted many foreign investors.
mineral rights
1/mˈɪnɚəl ɹˈaɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
legal rights to underground minerals
The legal right to take minerals like oil, gas, or metal from a piece of land.
Exemplos
- The family sold the mineral rights but kept the surface of the farm.
- Disputes over mineral rights have delayed the project for years.
- He made his fortune by leasing mineral rights to a major oil company.
mineral spirits
1/mˈɪnɚəl spˈɪɹɪts/
fixed phrase
technical
petroleum solvent for paint
A clear liquid made from petroleum, used to thin paint and clean brushes.
Exemplos
- Use mineral spirits to clean the oil-based paint from your tools.
- The label says to dilute the varnish with mineral spirits.
- He stored the mineral spirits in a tightly closed metal container.
mineral supplement
1/mˈɪnɚəl sˈʌpləmənt/
fixed phrase
pill to add minerals to diet
A tablet, capsule, or drink that you take to give your body extra minerals.
Exemplos
- She takes a daily mineral supplement for her bones.
- Your doctor may recommend a mineral supplement if your diet is low in iron.
- Mineral supplements should not replace a healthy diet.
mineral water
1/mˈɪnɚəl wˈɔtɚ/
fixed phrase
bottled water with minerals
Water, usually sold in bottles, that comes from the ground and naturally has minerals like calcium or magnesium in it.
Exemplos
- She ordered a bottle of sparkling mineral water with her meal.
- Many people prefer mineral water to tap water when they travel.
- The hotel provides free mineral water in every room.
mineral wealth
1/mˈɪnɚəl wˈɛlθ/
fixed phrase
economic value of minerals in a place
The money value of all the minerals that a country or area has in the ground.
Exemplos
- The country's mineral wealth has not been shared fairly among its people.
- They hope to use their mineral wealth to improve schools and hospitals.
- Despite its mineral wealth, the region remains very poor.
mineral wool
1/mˈɪnɚəl wˈʊl/
fixed phrase
technical
fibrous insulation from rock or slag
A light, wool-like material made from melted rock, used to keep buildings warm or quiet.
Exemplos
- They installed mineral wool in the walls for better insulation.
- Mineral wool is often used because it is fire-resistant.
- The contractor recommended mineral wool instead of fiberglass.
trace minerals
1/tɹˈeɪs mˈɪnɚəlz/
fixed phrase
technical
minerals needed in tiny amounts
Minerals that your body needs only in very small amounts, like zinc or selenium.
Exemplos
- This supplement provides essential trace minerals.
- A balanced diet usually gives you all the trace minerals you need.
- The report listed the trace minerals found in the drinking water.
mineral exploration
1/mˈɪnɚəl ˌɛksplɚˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
technical
searching for new mineral deposits
The work of looking for places in the ground where useful minerals might be found.
Exemplos
- The company spends millions each year on mineral exploration.
- The region has seen a rise in mineral exploration activities.
- Modern mineral exploration uses advanced mapping and drilling technology.
- Mineral exploration can have serious environmental impacts if not carefully controlled.
- Mineral exploration has moved into more remote areas of the country.