mineral
US
UK mineral n: (substance from earth)
SC 矿藏，矿物 kuàng cáng ，kuàng wù
TC 礦物
TC 礦物
SC 矿产，矿 kuàng chǎn，kuàng
TC 礦產，礦
TC 礦產，礦
The mines produce various minerals including lead and zinc.
mineral n as adj: (of minerals)
SC 矿藏的 kuàng cáng de
TC 礦藏的
TC 礦藏的
SC 矿产的 kuàng cáng de ，kuàng chǎn de
SC 矿物的 kuàng cáng de ，kuàng wù de
Mineral residues were found in the drinking water.
Your doctor may recommend a mineral supplement.
mineral n: (inorganic nutrient) (营养)
SC 矿物质 kuàng wù zhì
TC 礦物質
TC 礦物質
This bottled water contains added minerals, such as calcium.
mineral adj: (matter: not animal or vegetable)
SC 无机物 wú jī wù
TC 無機物
TC 無機物
Scientists have determined that the substance is mineral and not organic.
mineral oil n: (colourless oil from petroleum)
SC 矿物油
Mineral oil is commonly used as a laxative.
mineral salts npl: (non-carbon based elements)
SC 矿物盐类 kuàng wù yán lèi
TC 礦物鹽類
TC 礦物鹽類
The Dead Sea is so saturated with mineral salts that you float.
mineral spirits npl: US (solvent: white spirit)
SC 溶剂油，石油溶剂油
mineral springs npl: (streams of mineral-rich water)
SC 矿泉 kuàng quán
The mineral springs were refreshing despite their strong smell of sulphur.
mineral water n: (drinking water containing minerals)
SC 矿泉水 kuàng quán shuǐ
TC 礦泉水
TC 礦泉水
The tap water is safe but I prefer to drink mineral water.