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mineral

/ˈmɪnərəl/ noun · British & US
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What does mineral mean?

noun

A naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and a crystalline structure, such as a rock or a metal.

Example

"The geologist studied the mineral composition of the rock sample."

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