Definition

1. Noun:

   • Mineral: A naturally occurring, inorganic solid substance with a definite chemical composition and a crystalline structure. Minerals are the basic constituents of rocks.
   • Mineral (as a component): Refers to a mineral element or compound, often in the context of nutrition or geology.

2. Adjective (in compounds):

   • Mineral-: Used as a prefix in compound words to denote a relation to minerals or mineral content, e.g., nước khoáng (mineral water).

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • Vùng này giàu tài nguyên khoáng. (This region is rich in mineral resources.)
  • Cơ thể con người cần nhiều loại khoáng. (The human body needs many types of minerals.)

• Adjective (in compound):

  • Tôi thường uống nước khoáng. (I often drink mineral water.)

Advanced Usage

• "khoáng chất": mineral substance, nutrient.

  • Rau xanh chứa nhiều khoáng chất có lợi. (Green vegetables contain many beneficial minerals.)

• "khoáng sản": mineral resources.

  • Việc khai thác khoáng sản cần được quản lý cẩn thận. (The exploitation of mineral resources needs to be carefully managed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Khoáng đạt (adj): broad-minded, liberal, open (figurative use, unrelated to geology).

  • Anh ấy là người có tư tưởng khoáng đạt. (He is a broad-minded person.)

• Khoáng hóa (v): to mineralize.

  • Quá trình khoáng hóa xảy ra trong lòng đất. (The mineralization process occurs underground.)

Synonyms

• Mineral: inorganic substance, ore (when referring to a source of metal).
• Element (in a nutritional/chemical context).

Related Terms

• Đá (rock): A solid aggregate of one or more minerals.
• Quặng (ore): A rock containing valuable minerals.
• Vi khoáng (trace minerals): Micronutrients required in small amounts.

1. Mineral
   • Nước khoáng
     Mineral water