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nutrient 1. any of the mineral substances that are absorbed by the roots of plants for nourishment 2. any substance that nourishes an organism 3. providing or contributing to nourishment nutrient [′nü·trē·ənt] (biology) Providing nourishment. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Although the nutrient content of urine depends on what someone has eaten, analyses of the urine used in these experiments showed that its nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium contents were comparable to those of commercial fertilizer. The past decade has seen a shift in focus from 'the bad' to 'the good', there being a growing consumer consciousness not only of the nutrient content that is in the food we eat, but also of the health benefits to be derived from eating foods rich in certain vitamins and minerals. Glycerol is much less variable in nutrient content than dried distillers' grains. |
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