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micronutrient
(redirected from Trace-element)

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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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SUMMARY New, and previously determined, trace-element analyses (20 elements) for 162 wines from rive regions across Canada (Nova Scotia, Quebec, Ontario (Niagara and Pelee Island) and British Columbia (Okanagan and Vancouver Island)) test the hypothesis that wines can be regionally "fingerprinted", using routine ICP-MS analyses.
 
 
 
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