A substance, such as stone, sand, salt, or coal, that is extracted or obtained from the ground or water and used in economic activities.
矿物一种物质，如石头、沙子、盐或煤，从土地或水中提取或获得，用于经济运行中
Something from which benefits may be extracted.
可以从中提获得利益的事物
I had extracted a detailed account from him.
我从他那里打听出了详情。
