Nutrient
Pronunciation : Nu"tri*ent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. nutriens, p. pr. of nutrire. See Nourish.]
Definition : Defn: Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth. -- n.
Defn: Any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e., which nourishes or promotes growth.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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