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nutrient

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/ˈnjuː.tri.ənt/ · nu-tri-ent

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

Meanings

nounformal

A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.

ایک ایسی چیز جو نشوونما اور زندگی کو برقرار رکھنے کے لیے ضروری غذا فراہم کرتی ہے۔

مغذی

mughazi

Formal: مغذی

Synonyms

nourishmentfoodsustenanceغذائیتخوراککھانا

Antonyms

toxinpoisonwasteزہرفضلہنقصان دہ

Common Collocations

  • essential nutrients
  • nutrient-rich food
  • nutrient absorption

Example Sentences

Fruits and vegetables are rich sources of essential nutrients.

پھل اور سبزیاں ضروری مغذیات کے امیر ذرائع ہیں۔

Phal aur sabziyaan zaroori mughziyat ke ameer zaraye hain.

A balanced diet should contain all the necessary nutrients.

ایک متوازن غذا میں تمام ضروری مغذیات ہونی چاہئیں۔

Aik mutwazan ghiza mein tamam zaroori mughziyat honi chahiyein.

Nutrient deficiency can lead to various health problems.

مغذی کی کمی مختلف صحت کے مسائل کا سبب بن سکتی ہے۔

Mughazi ki kami mukhtalif sehat ke masail ka sabab ban sakti hai.

Easily Confused With

nutrient-rich:Nutrient refers to the substance itself, while nutrient-rich describes something containing a high amount of nutrients.

Word Family

nutrition
nounغذائیت
nutritional
adjectiveغذائی
nourish
verbپالنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'nutrients' as the 'new treats' for your body.

Imagine a colorful plate filled with various fruits and vegetables.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

زندگی کے لیے جو ہو غذائیت کا خزانہ، خود کو انعام دے ویرانی کا زمانہ۔

Zindagi ke liye jo ho ghiza'iyat ka khazana, Khud ko inaam de veerani ka zamana.

For life, what is the treasure of nutrition, Reward yourself in the era of desolation.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

صاف ستھرے کھانے سے صحت بہتر ہوتی ہے۔

Saaf suthray khanay se sehat behtar hoti hai.

Clean and clear food improves health.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "nutrientem" — to nourish

First known use: 19th century

The term 'nutrient' originated from the Latin word 'nutrientem', which means 'to nourish'. It has been used in modern English since the late 19th century to describe substances that provide nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.