Minerals

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Updated February 2026

Definition

Naturally occurring inorganic solid substances with a defined chemical composition and crystalline structure, such as quartz, salt, or iron ore. Essential nutrients required by the body for various physiological functions.

“The geologist identified several valuable minerals in the rock samples collected from the mine.”

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Synonyms

ores crystals rocks nutrients

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Wordle

Eight letters with common pattern MINER-; contains three vowels (I, E, A)

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points; extends naturally from MINERAL, good for using all seven tiles

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