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Mineral
Pronunciation
Definition 1
In medicine, a mineral is a nutrient that is needed in small amounts to keep the body healthy. Mineral nutrients include the elements calcium, magnesium, and iron. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A solid, homogeneous, inorganic substance occurring in nature and having a definite chemical composition. (NCI Thesaurus)
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