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micronutrient
[ mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo- ]
noun
- an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
micronutrient
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt /
noun
- 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
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Example Sentences
Ziska says how micronutrient levels within crops will be impacted by climate change is “an area that needs a lot more work and a deeper dive.”
The authors project that this could trigger increased spikes in food prices, deepening food insecurity and micronutrient deficiencies.
Cats are called “obligate carnivores,” meaning they depend on the micronutrients found in meat.
The vessel will feed the seaweed through tubes from an onboard tank of micronutrients.
When we consider the nutritional profile of a food, it’s often broken up into macro and micronutrients.
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