Synonyms for nutritive


Grammar : Adj
Spell : noo-tri-tiv, nyoo-
Phonetic Transcription : ˈnu trɪ tɪv, ˈnyu-

Top 10 synonyms for nutritive Other synonyms for the word nutritive

Définition of nutritive

Origin :
  • late 14c., from Old French nutritif and directly from Medieval Latin nutritivus "nourishing," from past participle stem of Latin nutrire "to nourish" (see nourish).
  • adj pertaining to food
Example sentences :
  • They knew the nutritive value of liver, proven by many formulæ.
  • Extract from : « Cooking and Dining in Imperial Rome » by Apicius
  • Often in serums the poison elements are retained, but not the nutritive.
  • Extract from : « The Goat-gland Transplantation » by Sydney B. Flower
  • First, then, we will consider the nutritive properties of the common food-stuffs.
  • Extract from : « No Animal Food » by Rupert H. Wheldon
  • To what extent may nuts contribute to the nutritive value of a ration?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • Give the general composition and nutritive value of asparagus.
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • How does cheese compare in nutritive value and cost with meats?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • How does bread compare in nutritive value with other cereal foods?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • How does bread compare in nutritive value with animal foods?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • To what extent does cocoa add to the nutritive value of a ration?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
  • What is barley water, and what nutritive material does it contain?
  • Extract from : « Human Foods and Their Nutritive Value » by Harry Snyder
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