minérale

Minérale is the feminine form of the French adjective minéral, used to describe things related to minerals. It appears in science, industry, and everyday language to denote inorganic substances, mineral-derived products, or features associated with minerals. In contexts such as foods, waters, and consumer goods, the term helps distinguish mineral content or origin.

In geology and mineralogy, minérale designates materials with an inorganic crystalline composition, or the mineral phase itself, as opposed to organic matter. In soil science, the expression fraction minérale refers to the inorganic portion of the soil, contrasted with the organic fraction. The term therefore encompasses a broad range of substances characterized by their mineral nature.

In nutrition and food contexts, minerals (minéraux) are essential inorganic elements such as calcium, iron, and potassium. The feminine adjective minérale is used with feminine nouns, for example eau minérale naturelle (natural mineral water) and matière minérale (inorganic matter). The phrase highlights the presence or relevance of mineral content in products and diets.

Economically, the term appears in references to mineral resources and mineral-based products. Ressources minérales covers deposits and commodities such as metals, salts, cement, and glass. Overall, minérale functions as a versatile descriptor in French to categorize substances, materials, and products by their mineral origin or composition.