mineral-poor
|min-er-al-poor|
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/ˈmɪnərəl pʊr/
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/ˈmɪnərəl pɔː/
lacking minerals
Etymology
Etymology Information
The word 'mineral-poor' is a compound formed in English from 'mineral' and 'poor', where 'mineral' refers to inorganic substances and 'poor' means lacking or deficient.
Historical Evolution
'Mineral-poor' was created in modern English by combining the words 'mineral' and 'poor' to describe something deficient in minerals.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it simply described something lacking in minerals, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking in minerals; having a low content of minerals.
The soil in this region is mineral-poor and not suitable for farming.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 23:50