Defenition of the word nutriment

• Defenition of the word nutriment

  • Chemical elements which are involved in the construction of living tissue and which are needed by both plant and animal. The most important in terms of bulk are carbon, hydrogen and oxygen, with other essential ones including nitrogen, potassium, calcium, sulphur and phosphorus.
  • a source of nourishment
  • a source of materials to nourish the body

Synonyms for the word nutriment

• • aliment
  • alimentation
  • nourishment
  • sustenance
  • victuals

Hyponyms for the word nutriment

• • course
  • dainty
  • delicacy
  • dish
  • fast food
  • finger food
  • goody
  • ingesta
  • kickshaw
  • kosher
  • meal
  • mess
  • milk
  • mince
  • puree
  • repast
  • stodge
  • treat
  • vitamin
  • vitamin pill
  • wheat germ

Hypernyms for the word nutriment

• • food
  • nutrient

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