1. nutrient - noun
· any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
Synonym(s): food
Hypernym(s): substance
2. nutrient - noun
· any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis
Hypernym(s): substance
3. nutrient - adjective
· of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew"
Synonym(s): alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutritious, nutritive
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