Nutritional Minerals

noun a nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; used in medicine and photography

• Iodine is commonly used in medicine as an antiseptic for disinfecting wounds.
• My doctor recommended using iodine to clean the cut on my finger.
• I heard iodine is like magic for healing cuts and scrapes.
• His words were like iodine on the wound, stinging but necessary for healing.

noun a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence

adjective of or relating to minerals

• Mineral deposits are being studied by geologists in the region.
• I heard that mineral water is really good for your health.
• I found this cool mineral rock while hiking in the mountains.
• Her kindness was like a precious mineral in a sea of negativity.