/ˈmɪnərəl ||; ˈmɪnərəl/noun [C] a natural substance such as coal, salt, oil, etc, especially one that is found in the ground. Some minerals are also present in food and drink and are very important for good health 矿物（尤指在地下发现的煤、盐、石油等。某些矿物也存在于食物和饮料，对人体健康很重要）: a country rich in minerals 矿藏丰富的国家the recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals 建议的每天维生素及矿物质摄取量