nu·tri·ent 
/ˈnu:trijənt, Brit ˈnju:trijənt/ noun
plural nu·tri·ents /ˈnu:trijənt, Brit ˈnju:trijənt/ noun [count] technical : a substance that plants, animals, and people need to live and grow
▪ Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients. ▪ The soil is low in nutrients. ▪ You need more nutrients in your diet.
▪ Fruits and vegetables have important nutrients. ▪ The soil is low in nutrients. ▪ You need more nutrients in your diet.
— nutrient adjective always used before a noun
▪ the nutrient composition of different foods ▪ The disease is caused by nutrient deficiencies.
▪ the nutrient composition of different foods ▪ The disease is caused by nutrient deficiencies.
