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View synonyms for micronutrient

micronutrient

[ mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.
  1. an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.

micronutrient

/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt /

noun

  1. any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts

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Word History and Origins

Origin of micronutrient1

First recorded in 1935–40; micro- + nutrient

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