A1 noun Neutral

mineral

/ˈmɪnərəl/

A mineral is a natural substance found in the earth that is not a plant or animal. It is often hard and can be used for building things or helping the body stay healthy.

Beispiele

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1

I usually drink a glass of mineral water with my lunch.

I usually drink a glass of mineral water with my lunch.

2

The government has issued new regulations regarding mineral extraction.

The government has issued new regulations regarding mineral extraction.

3

This rock has some kind of shiny mineral inside it.

This rock has some kind of shiny mineral inside it.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mineral
Verb
mineralize
Adverb
minerally
Adjektiv
mineral
Verwandt
mineralogy
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'mine'—minerals are the valuable things you find when you go into a mine.

Schnelles Quiz

Calcium is an important _____ for building strong bones.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mineral

Beispiele

1

I usually drink a glass of mineral water with my lunch.

everyday

I usually drink a glass of mineral water with my lunch.

2

The government has issued new regulations regarding mineral extraction.

formal

The government has issued new regulations regarding mineral extraction.

3

This rock has some kind of shiny mineral inside it.

informal

This rock has some kind of shiny mineral inside it.

4

The researcher analyzed the chemical composition of the mineral sample.

academic

The researcher analyzed the chemical composition of the mineral sample.

5

The firm is looking to expand its mineral portfolio in South America.

business

The firm is looking to expand its mineral portfolio in South America.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
mineral
Verb
mineralize
Adverb
minerally
Adjektiv
mineral
Verwandt
mineralogy

Häufige Kollokationen

mineral water mineral water
essential minerals essential minerals
mineral deposits mineral deposits
rich in minerals rich in minerals
mineral rights mineral rights

Häufige Phrasen

mineral water

water containing minerals

mineral oil

a clear oil used in medicine and industry

mineral kingdom

the world of non-living things like rocks and metals

Wird oft verwechselt mit

mineral vs rock

A mineral is a single chemical substance, while a rock is a solid made of many minerals together.

mineral vs vitamin

Vitamins are organic substances from plants or animals, whereas minerals are inorganic substances from the earth.

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Nutzungshinweise

The word can be used as a noun (gold is a mineral) or an adjective (mineral water). In health contexts, it usually refers to substances like calcium or iron.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'mineral' when they mean 'metal,' but not all minerals are metals (for example, salt is a mineral).

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'mine'—minerals are the valuable things you find when you go into a mine.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Medieval Latin word 'minerale', meaning something found in a mine.

Grammatikmuster

Countable noun Often used as a modifier before another noun Plural: minerals
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Kultureller Kontext

In many European countries, ordering 'mineral water' specifically implies bottled water that may be carbonated.

Schnelles Quiz

Calcium is an important _____ for building strong bones.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: mineral

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A1

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A1

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A1

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A1

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