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Examples of nutrient in a Sentence
a breakfast drink enriched with nutrient proteins and vitamins
Recent Examples of nutrient from the Web
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In those times when life feels completely filled up yet oddly unfulfilling, find activities that are the equivalent of eating junk food - quantity rich, nutrient poor.
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Genomic data is being used to breed new crops and satellite data to identify water and nutrient needs within a field.
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Obviously, breast milk doesn’t come out of nowhere; behind the scenes, your body actually puts a whole lot of effort into filling up your breasts with nutrient-rich milk, burning upward of 500 calories a day in the process, according to ACOG.
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Statewide farm groups including corn growers and others, backed by technical support from the Lexington consulting from The Smith Group, picked the nutrient cleanup plan apart in detail.
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During those weeks some nutrient levels can quadruple temporarily.
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Researchers like Sumida have found, for example, that dead whales provide a pulse of food to nutrient-starved ocean floors, enabling a specialized ecosystem to flourish on the decaying carcasses.
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Near the top of the list is nutrient pollution, which can come from fertilizers on farm fields or lawns, and from waste or storm water from cities.
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Emerald ash borer larvae tunnel into ash trees cutting off water and nutrient flow — effectively killing them.
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Origin and Etymology of nutrient
Latin nutrient-, nutriens, present participle of nutrire to nourish — more at nourish
Other Physiology Terms
Examples of nutrient in a Sentence
Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients.
The soil is low in nutrients.
You need more nutrients in your diet.
Recent Examples of nutrient from the Web
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In nature, there is something called the Law of Return whereby the things plants develop from the soil's nutrients drop off and decay and go back into the soil to start the cycle again.
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In fact, that liquid is full of nutrients that you are meant to mix in with the yogurt before eating.
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Volunteers stood around tables scooping dry pasta and a mixture of soy and other nutrients into bags for the macaroni and cheese.
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Think fruits, vegetables, and whole grains loaded with nutrients and fiber.
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Protein needs increase during pregnancy, along with the requirements for lots of other nutrients.
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Phosphorus is a natural water nutrient that stimulates growth and is commonly found in fertilizers and other industrial products, according to the EPA's website.
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The result was an unprecedented boom-time for coastal waters, with nutrients feeding hordes of crustaceans and small fish—potential prey for whales.
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As a companion plant, purslane provides ground cover and retains humidity, and the deep taproot breaks through difficult soil and extracts nutrients nearby plants can use.
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First Known Use of nutrient
circa 1828
Other Physiology Terms
NUTRIENT Defined for English Language Learners
nutrient
Definition of nutrient for English Language Learners
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: a substance that plants, animals, and people need to live and grow
NUTRIENT Defined for Kids
nutrient
playDefinition of nutrient for Students
: a substance that is needed for healthy growth, development, and functioning Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients. Plants get nutrients from the soil.
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of nutrient
: furnishing nourishment
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