mineral

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition
  2. adjective relating to minerals
  3. adjective composed of matter other than plant or animal

Etymology

From Middle English mineral, borrowed from Old French mineral, (French minéral), from Medieval Latin minerale, from minera (“ore”), probably ultimately derived from Latin mina (“ore, mine”).

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