Look up: nutrient


  1. nutrient
    Any element or simple compound necessary for the health and survival of an organism. This includes air and water, as well as food.
    Found op http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gloss5ecol.html

  2. Nutrient
    A nourishing substance.
    Found op http://www.wolfsource.org/?page_id=63

  3. Nutrient
    Any substance assimilated by living things that promotes growth. The term is generally applied to nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater, but is also applied to other essential and trace elements.
    Found op http://www.epa.gov/OCEPAterms/

  4. nutrient
    Any substance assimilated by living things that promotes growth.
    Found op http://cdiac.ornl.gov/glossary.html

  5. Nutrient
    Any substance assimilated by living things that promotes growth.
    Found op http://www-v0ims.gsfc.nasa.gov/v0ims/glossary.of.terms.html

  6. nutrient
    a chemical which an organism obtains from its surrounding environment and uses either as an energy source or a source of the elements needed to biosynthesise cell constituents.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  7. Nutrient
    a non-irritating, easily digested agent which provides body nourishment and stimulates metabolic processes.
    Found op http://www.woodlandherbs.co.uk/acatalog/glossary.html

  8. Nutrient
    A source of nourishment, expecially a nourishing ingredient in food.
    Found op http://www.chemicalglossary.net/definition/1180-Nutrient

  9. Nutrient
    any substance that the body can use to maintain its health
    Found op http://www.medichecks.com/glossary.cfm?ltr=N

  10. Nutrient
    Any substance assimilated by living things that promotes growth. The term is generally applied to nitrogen and phosphorus in wastewater, but is also applied to other essential and trace elements.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php

  11. Nutrient
    Nu'tri·ent adjective [ Latin nutriens , present participle of nutrire . See Nourish .] Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth. -- noun Any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e. , which no...
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/N/42



  1. nutrient
    1. Nourishing, affording nutriment. ... 2. A nutritious substance, food or a component of food. ... Origin: L. Nutriens ... (18 Nov 1997) ...
    Found op http://www.mondofacto.com/facts/dictionary?nutrient

  2. nutrient
    (noo´tre-әnt) nourishing; aiding nutrition. a food or biochemical substance used by the body that must be supplied in adequate amounts from foods consumed. There are six classes of nutrients: water, proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals, and vitamins.
    Found op http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001

  3. Nutrient
    • (n.) Any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e., which nourishes or promotes growth. • (a.) Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth. • (a.) Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth. • (n.) Any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e., which nourishes or promote...
    Found op http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/nutrient/

  4. nutrient
    substance that an organism must obtain from its surroundings for growth and the sustenance of life. So-called nonessential nutrients are those that ... [14 related articles]
    Found op http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/64

  5. nutrient
    (L. nutriens) 1. nourishing, affording nutriment. 2. a nutritious substance; food, or a component of food.
    Found op http://users.ugent.be/~rvdstich/eugloss/DIC/dictio60.html

  6. nutrient
    nutrient 1. In biological energetics, food; or any substance which provides the specific materials necessary for the growth, maintenance, and reproduction of living organisms. 2. A nutritious substance, food, or a component of food. 3. A substance that provides nourishment; such as, the minerals t...
    Found op http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/1428/

  7. Nutrient
    A nutrient is a chemical that an organism needs to live and grow or a substance used in an organism`s metabolism which must be taken in from its environment. They are used to build and repair tissues, regulate body processes and are converted to and used as energy. Methods for nutrient intake vary,...
    Found op http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nutrient

  8. Nutrient
    Any food, chemical element or compound an organism requires to live, grow, or reproduce.
    Found op http://www.physicalgeography.net/physgeoglos/n.html

  9. nutrient
    Type: Term Pronunciation: nū′trē-ĕnt Definitions: 1. A constituent of food necessary for normal physiologic function.
    Found op http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=61909

  10. Nutrient
    A nourishing substance.
    Found op http://www.wolfsource.org/?page_id=63

  11. nutrient
    A chemical compound (such as protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamin, or mineral) contained in foods. These compounds are used by the body to function and grow.
    Found op http://www.cancer.gov/dictionary?expand=N

  12. nutrient
    1) Alimental 2) Alimentary 3) Fuel for the body 4) Nourishing 5) Nutritious 6) Nutritive 7) Wholesome
    Found op http://www.mijnwoordenboek.nl/EN/crossword-dictionary/nutrient/1

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