mineral-rich
|min-er-al-rich|
B2
/ˈmɪnərəl rɪtʃ/
abundant in minerals
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mineral-rich' is a compound word formed from 'mineral' and 'rich', where 'mineral' refers to naturally occurring substances with a definite chemical composition, and 'rich' means having a lot of something.
Historical Evolution
'mineral' comes from the Latin word 'mineralis', and 'rich' comes from the Old English word 'rice', meaning powerful or wealthy.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'rich' meant 'powerful or wealthy', but in this context, it evolved to mean 'abundant in minerals'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
containing a high concentration of minerals.
The soil in this region is mineral-rich, making it ideal for agriculture.
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Last updated: 2025/07/18 09:59