A1 noun Neutre

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.

Exemples

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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.

Famille de mots

Nom
mineral
Verb
mineralize
Adverbe
minerally
Adjectif
mineral
Apparenté
mineralogy
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Astuce mémo

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

Quiz rapide

Calcium is an important _____ for building strong bones.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mineral

Exemples

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.

Famille de mots

Nom
mineral
Verb
mineralize
Adverbe
minerally
Adjectif
mineral
Apparenté
mineralogy

Collocations courantes

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

Phrases Courantes

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

Souvent confondu avec

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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Notes d'usage

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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Erreurs courantes

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

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Astuce mémo

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

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Origine du mot

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

Modèles grammaticaux

Countable noun Often used as a modifier before another noun Plural: minerals
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Contexte culturel

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

Quiz rapide

Calcium is an important _____ for building strong bones.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : mineral

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