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1. Any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
   - food
    
2. Any substance (such as a chemical element or inorganic compound) that can be taken in by a green plant and used in organic synthesis

1. Of or providing nourishment
   - alimentary, alimental, nourishing, nutritious, nutritive

Derived forms: nutrients

See also: nourish, nutrify, wholesome

Type of: substance

Encyclopedia: Nutrient