Nourishing substance (8)

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nutrient

'nourishing substance' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for nutrient that I've seen before include "Source of nourishment" , "Substance providing nourishment" , "Substance to give energy and build tissue" , "Feeding" , "Substance essential for growth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Sun.

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