Plural of mineral
regular plural
The plural of mineral is minerals.
Forms of mineral
| Singular | mineral /ˈmɪn.ə.ɹəl/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | minerals |
| Countable | countable |
Minerals in a sentence
- 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.1983, Warren C. Day, Richard M. Tosdal, E.L. Acosta, J.C. Aruspon, L. Carvajal, E. Cedeño, Glenda Lowry, L.F. Martinez, J.A. Noriega...
- Neodymium is a rare earth, one of the minerals near the bottom of the periodic table that are crucial for everyday life.2026 February 11, Chris Isidore, “This mineral makes your life run – and now it’s a trade issue”, in CNN Business, archived from the...
- Ash from a fireplace can restore minerals to your garden's soil.From the entry ash
- Heavy rainfall can leach out minerals important for plant growth from the soil.From the entry leach
- The gangue was leached to recover minerals left behind by the original technology.From the entry leach
Meaning of mineral
- noun Any naturally occurring solid material that has a (more or less) definite chemical composition and characteristic physical properties; especially, an inorganic and crystalline one.
- noun Any inorganic material (as distinguished from animal or vegetable).
- noun Any inorganic element that is essential to nutrition.
Questions about the plural of mineral
- What is the plural of mineral?
- The plural of mineral is minerals.
- Is mineral countable?
- Mineral is a countable noun.
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