Nutrient (Noun)

Any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue.

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The soil lacked essential nutrient needed for plant growth, which in turn limited the herd's grazing opportunities.
Vitamins and minerals are important nutrient that should be part of a healthy diet.
Humans have a unique ability to digest and process a wide range of nutrient from food sources.
Animals in aquariums require specific nutrient to be added to their feed to thrive in captivity.
All living organisms require a regular intake of nutrient to survive and grow.

Any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis.

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Plants need a variety of nutrients from the soil to grow and thrive in the garden.
The fertilizer added essential nutrients to the soil that were lacking in the garden.
Carbon dioxide is a nutrient that plants absorb from the air to undergo photosynthesis.
Water and nutrients are transported from the roots to the rest of the plant through xylem tissue.
Microorganisms in the soil play a vital role in converting inorganic nutrients into a form that plants can use.