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nutrient
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Nutrient \Nu"tri*ent\, a. [L. nutriens, p. pr. of nutrire. See Nourish.] Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth. [1913 Webster] .
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Nutrient \Nu"tri*ent\, n. n.
1. Any substance which has nutritious qualities, i. e., which
nourishes or promotes growth; a nutriment.
[1913 Webster]
2. Specifically: (Microbiology) A substance added to the
growth medium of a microorganism to promote growth.
[PJC]
