mineral
/ˈmɪnərəl/ noun [C]Definition
› NATURAL RESOURCES a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the ground: The country is rich in minerals and oil. rare/precious minerals mineral deposits
› a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy: A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals. a mineral supplement
(Definition of mineral noun from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
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