mineral

noun

1. 1

   Any naturally occurring solid material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic and crystalline one.

   The physiology of matter in the abstract is dynamical, that of mineral species is both dynamical and chemical, while that of organized forms is at once dynamical, chemical, and biotical.

   Formation of alteration minerals in the host rock during deformation within the shear zone is indicated by the parallel foliation within the secondary micaceous minerals and the unmineralized host schist.

   Although there are dozens of different types of gems, among the best known and most important are diamond, ruby and sapphire, emerald and other gem forms of the mineral beryl, chrysoberyl, tanzanite, tsavorite, topaz and jade.

   But now Saudi Arabia is growing its mineral sector, to reduce its economic dependence on oil and, according to analysts, increase its geopolitical influence.

2. 2

   Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).

3. 3

   Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition.

4. 4

   Mineral water.

5. 5

   informalA soft drink, particularly a single serve bottle or can.

6. 6

   obsoleteA mine or mineral deposit.

   O'er whom his very madness, like some ore / Among a mineral of metals base, / Shows itself pure;

7. 7

   obsoleteA poisonous or dangerous substance.

   ...Thou hast... / Abused her delicate youth with drugs or minerals[…]

adjective

1. 1

   of, related to, or containing minerals

Forms

plural

minerals