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mineral
Relating to or consisting of minerals. The word also refers to substances or components that do not come from plants or animals.
Das Gestein besteht überwiegend aus mineralischen Bestandteilen.
The rock consists predominantly of mineral components.
mineral
Having a distinctive, often slightly tart or stony taste or smell; used especially for water and wine.
Der Wein schmeckt trocken und mineralisch.
The wine tastes dry and mineral.
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“Mineralisch” (mineral) consists of “Mineral” (mineral) and the ending “-isch” (-ic). The ending forms an adjective and indicates that something is related to or characterized by minerals.
Die Analyse zeigt eine mineralische Zusammensetzung des Bodens.
The analysis shows a mineral composition of the soil.
In this meaning, “mineralisch” (mineral) is especially common in scientific, geological, and nutritional texts. Typical collocations refer to components, substances, or compositions.
Das Labor untersuchte die mineralischen Bestandteile der Probe.
The laboratory examined the mineral components of the sample.
Common collocations include “mineralische Bestandteile” (mineral components), “mineralische Stoffe” (mineral substances), and “mineralisches Gestein” (mineral rock). The adjective usually appears directly before a specific substance or material.
Der Körper nimmt mineralische Stoffe vor allem über die Nahrung auf.
The body absorbs mineral substances mainly through food.
When used for water and wine, “mineralisch” (mineral) describes a taste or smell that is often perceived as slightly tart, dry, or reminiscent of stone. The meaning can usually be identified by words such as “schmecken” (to taste), “riechen” (to smell), “Aroma” (aroma), or “Geschmack” (taste).
Das mineralische Aroma des Weißweins passt gut zu Fisch.
The mineral aroma of the white wine goes well with fish.
