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Synonyms for nutrients

Grammar : Noun
Spell : noo-tree-uh nt, nyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnu tri ənt, ˈnyu-


Définition of nutrients

Origin :
  • "a nutritious substance," 1828, noun use of adjective (1640s) meaning "providing nourishment," from Latin nutrientem (nominative nutriens), present participle of nutrire "to nourish, suckle, feed, foster" (see nourish).
  • noun source of nourishment
Example sentences :
  • The nutrients in each, however, differ both as to kind and proportion.
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • In a mixed ration, the nutrients of milk are practically all absorbed.
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • During cooking 30 to 40 per cent of the nutrients are extracted.
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • The meat, however, would furnish the larger amount of nutrients.
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • Only a portion of the nutrients, however, enter into the infusion.
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • How does the cost of nutrients in corn compare with other foods?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • What nutrients are present to the greatest extent in oranges?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • How does the cost of the nutrients in beans compare with that of the nutrients in other foods?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • To what extent are the nutrients removed in the cooking of carrots?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • To what extent are the nutrients of potatoes digested and absorbed by the body?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder

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