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What does the word mineral mean?

Any homogeneous inorganic material found in the earth's crust.
Inorganic earthy substance.
[ Latin] An inorganic chemical compound occurring native, especially one that forms crystalline masses.
[ Latin] Of or pertaining to such a compound or to its constituents; in general, pertaining to or composed of inorganic chemical compounds; as M. acids, M. astringents, M. chemistry. Kermes m., antimony oxysulphide. M. oil, petroleum and naphtha. M. pitch, bitumen, M. water, a water containing inorganic alts sufficient to give it a decided taste or special properties; either made artificially or occurring naturally in springs( M. springs). Turpeth m., yellow subsulphate of mercury.

Usage examples for mineral

My idea is that we'll have to do some preliminary reducing on the spot to save mineral transport. – For the Allinson Honor by Harold Bindloss
Perhaps, like the others, you seek a mineral concession. – The Coast of Adventure by Harold Bindloss

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Usage examples for mineral