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nu·tri·tion
 nutrition
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- pronunciation:
- nu
trI
sh
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
the act or process of eating and using the nutrients in food for living and growing.
The veterinarian is an expert in the nutrition of pigs. |
| definition 2: |
food; nourishment.
Poor nutrition can cause illness.- synonyms:
- food, nourishment
- similar words:
- diet
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| derivations: |
nutritional (adj.), nutritionary (adj.), nutritionally (adv.) |
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