essential element

British  

noun

1. biochem any chemical element required by an organism for healthy growth. It may be required in large amounts (macronutrient) or in very small amounts (trace element) See also macronutrient trace element

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essential element

But victim support campaigners argue the orders are "an essential element of Scotland's justice system".

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

Encouraging officials to vote their minds is an essential element of any plan to reassure voters that the Fed is acting deliberately and humbly.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026

Petroleum is an essential element in modern industry, whether used as a fuel, a lubricant or an ingredient in plastics and chemicals.

From Barron's ● Mar. 13, 2026

But if you say you’re fighting a war on behalf of a country’s oppressed people, it’s a good idea—in fact, it is an essential element of the war strategy—to think about this problem.

From Slate ● Mar. 13, 2026

The theater classes are the foundation of Truman Drama, an essential element of its success.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove