mineral
noun uk/ˈmɪn.ər.əl/ us/ˈmɪn.ər.əl/
(SUBSTANCE)
[ C ]矿物
a valuable or useful chemical substance that is formed naturally in the ground
[ C ]（人体所需的）矿物质
a chemical that your body needs to stay healthy
A healthy diet should supply all necessary vitamins and minerals. 一份健康的饮食应该提供所有必要的维生素和矿物质。
a mineral supplement 补充的矿物质
(DRINK)
minerals[ plural ] UK old-fashioned 无酒精泡腾凉饮料，汽水
cold, sweet fizzy drinks (= ones with bubbles) without alcohol
mineral
adjective uk/ˈmɪn.ər.əl/ us/ˈmɪn.ər.əl/
矿物的；含矿物的，有矿物质的
being or consisting of a mineral or minerals
a mineral deposit (= substance or layer that is left) 矿层
The speaker emphasized that much of South Africa's importance lay in its mineral wealth. 发言者强调说南非的重要性很大程度在于它丰富的矿藏。