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micronutrient
(redirected from Trace minerals)

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mi·cro·nu·tri·ent  (mkr-ntr-nt, -ny-)
n.
A substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for the proper growth and metabolism of a living organism.

micronutrient [ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts

micronutrient - One of the vitamins and minerals needed only in small amounts for normal body function.
See also related terms for minerals.
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Noun1.micronutrient - a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)micronutrient - a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)
food, nutrient - any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue


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