(こうぶつ)

こうぶつ
noun
mineral
1. mineral
A naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
There are various minerals in this area.
Mining of mineral resources was thriving.
My hobby is collecting minerals.

鉱物(こうぶつ) means mineral—a naturally occurring inorganic substance with a specific chemical composition.

SCIENTIFIC CONTEXT:
Used in geology, chemistry, and earth sciences to refer to substances like quartz, feldspar, and various ores.

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