🪨

mineral

intermediateB1

/ˈmɪnərəl/ · min-er-al

A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and structure.

Meanings

nounformal

A naturally occurring inorganic substance with a definite chemical composition and structure.

ایک قدرتی طور پر موجود غیر نامیاتی مادہ جس کی ایک مخصوص کیمیائی ترکیب اور ڈھانچہ ہوتا ہے۔

منرل

mineral

Synonyms

oregemrockکانجواہرپتھر

Antonyms

organic substanceliving matterحیات بخش مادہنامیاتی مادہ

Common Collocations

  • mineral water
  • mineral rights
  • mineral extraction

Example Sentences

The earth’s crust is made up of various minerals.

زمین کی تہہ مختلف معدنیات سے بنی ہوتی ہے۔

Zameen ki tah mukhtalif ma'daniyat se bani hoti hai.

Many vitamins are derived from mineral sources.

بہت سی وٹامنز معدنی ذرائع سے ماخوذ ہوتی ہیں۔

Bohat si vitamins ma'dani zarayi se makhzoor hoti hain.

She drinks mineral water for its health benefits.

وہ صحت کے فوائد کے لیے منرل پانی پیتی ہے۔

Woh sehat ke fawaid ke liye mineral pani peeti hai.

Easily Confused With

miner:A miner is a person who works in a mine, while mineral refers to the naturally occurring substance.

Word Family

mineralize
verbمعدنی بنانا
mineralogy
nounمعدنیات کا علم

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mineral' as items mined from the earth.

Imagine a mineral-rich rock formation with sparkling gems.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "minerale" — mineral or relating to mines

First known use: 15th century

The term 'mineral' has its roots in the Latin word 'minerale', which reflects its connection to mining and natural resources.