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minerals

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/ˈmɪnərəlz/ · min-er-als

Naturally occurring inorganic substances that have a definite chemical composition.

Meanings

nounformal

Naturally occurring inorganic substances that have a definite chemical composition.

قدرتی طور پر پیدا ہونے والے غیر نامیاتی مادے جو ایک مخصوص کیمیائی ترکیب رکھتے ہیں۔

معدنیات

ma‘diniyat

Synonyms

elementscompoundssubstancesاجزاءترکیبمادے

Antonyms

organic substancescompostplantsنامیاتی مادےکومپوستپودے

Common Collocations

  • essential minerals
  • mineral deposits
  • mineral resources

Example Sentences

Minerals like calcium and iron are essential for human health.

کیلسیم اور آئرن جیسے معدنیات انسانی صحت کے لئے ضروری ہیں۔

Calcium aur iron jaise ma‘diniyat insani sehat ke liye zaroori hain.

The area is rich in mineral resources.

یہ علاقہ معدنی وسائل میں مالا مال ہے۔

Yeh ilaqa ma‘dini wasail mein maala maal hai.

Geologists study minerals to understand Earth's structure.

جیولوجسٹ زمین کی ساخت کو سمجھنے کے لیے معدنیات کا مطالعہ کرتے ہیں۔

Geologists zameen ki saakht ko samajhne ke liye ma‘diniyat ka mutaala karte hain.

Easily Confused With

minerals vs. vitamins:Minerals are inorganic substances needed by the body, while vitamins are organic compounds.

Word Family

mineralize
verbمعدنی بنانا
mineralogy
nounمعدنیات کا مطالعہ
mineraloid
nounمعدنیات کی طرح

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'MINerals' as the MINimum nutrients needed for health.

Imagine a colorful mineral rock with various elements representing essential nutrients.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہزاروں خواہشیں ایسی کہ ہر خواہش پہ دم نکلے

Hazaaron khwahishen aisi ke har khwahish pe dam nikle

Thousands of desires, each worth dying for.

Mirza Ghalib, Diwan-e-Ghalib

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ہاتھ کنگن کو آرسی کیا

Haath kangan ko aarsi kya

What is obvious needs no explanation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "mineralis" — pertaining to minerals

First known use: 14th century

The term has evolved from Latin, where 'mineralis' pertained to substances that were mined. It has been used in English since the late Middle Ages.