n.[C]

1. 矿物
   Tin is a mineral.

   锡是矿物。

2. 【化】无机物
3. 【英】矿泉水；苏打水；姜汁啤酒[P]

a.

1. 矿物的，矿质的
   Those countries are rich in mineral resources.

   那些国家矿物资源很丰富。

2. 【化】无机的

n.

1. a solid inorganic substance of natural occurrence.
   ▸a substance obtained by mining.
   ▸an inorganic substance needed by the human body for good health.
2. (minerals) Brit. effervescent soft drinks.

adj.