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nutrient Synonyms
Another word for nutrient
Choosing another word for nutrient depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A chemical substance, such as a vitamin, mineral, protein, or carbohydrate, that provides nourishment essential for the survival, growth, and maintenance of a living organism.
Usage Example
"Leafy green vegetables are packed with essential nutrients like iron, calcium, and vitamin K."
Strongest
nutriment
Strong
nourishment
sustenance
aliment
• adjective (Context 2)
Supplying or conveying nourishment; serving to sustain life and promote growth.
Usage Example
"The biologist prepared a sterile nourishing broth in the laboratory to culture the bacterial samples."
Strongest
nourishing
nutritive
nutritious
Strong
sustaining
alimentary
Opposites of nutrient
The opposite of nutrient shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
toxin
toxic
poison
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Nutrient. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/nutrient