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   nutrient

   /ˈnjuːtrɪənt/

   noun

   • 1. a substance that provides nourishment essential for the maintenance of life and for growth: "fish is a source of many important nutrients, including protein, vitamins, and minerals"

   Word Origin mid 17th century (as an adjective, in the sense ‘supplying nourishment’): from Latin nutrient- ‘nourishing’, from the verb nutrire.

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