nutrient

nouns

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

food, nutrient

is derived from

any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis

nutrient

is a type of (narrower)

a particular kind or species of matter with uniform properties

"shigella is one of the most toxic substances known to man"

of or providing nourishment

"good nourishing stew"

is derived from

is derived from