鉱物(こうぶつ)

こうぶつ
noun
mineral
time-general
1. mineral
A naturally occurring inorganic solid substance with a specific chemical composition and crystalline structure.
この地域(ちいき)には様々(さまざま)な鉱物(こうぶつ)がある。
There are various minerals in this area.
鉱物(こうぶつ)資源(しげん)の採掘(さいくつ)が盛(さか)んだ。
Mining of mineral resources was thriving.
鉱物(こうぶつ)を収集(しゅうしゅう)するのが趣味(しゅみ)だ。
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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Related Words

Related: 鉱石(こうせき) (ore)
Related: 宝石(ほうせき) (gemstone, jewel)
Related: 岩石(がんせき) (rock)
Related: 鉱山(こうざん) (mine)
Related: ミネラル (mineral)
Compare: 結晶体(けっしょうたい) (crystalline body)
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