Definition of Nutrient

Nu´tri`ent
a.1.Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth.
n.1.Any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e., which nourishes or promotes growth; a nutriment.
2.(Microbiology) A substance added to the growth medium of a microorganism to promote growth.


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alimental, alimentary, nourishing, nutritious, nutritive, wholesome


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