| a. | 1. | Nutritious; nourishing; promoting growth. |
| n. | 1. | Any substance which has nutritious qualities, |
| 2. | (Microbiology) A substance added to the growth medium of a microorganism to promote growth. |
| Noun | 1. | nutrient - any substance that can be metabolized by an organism to give energy and build tissue Synonyms: food |
| Adj. | 1. | nutrient - of or providing nourishment; "good nourishing stew" |