micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 
-ˈnyü-
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism see trace element compare macronutrient
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Viola recommends boiling, poaching, or low-heat scrambling your eggs to preserve their micronutrients.
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Breaking it up with high-protein snacks is an easy way to stay energized and satisfied, while also supporting your macro- and micronutrient needs.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Both are essential micronutrients that plants need for healthy growth, explains Kerry Smith, an expert in home horticulture at Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Combining them not only creates a tasty combination but also provides you with healthy fats, protein, and key micronutrients to support various aspects of your health.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 8 May 2026
Breaking it up with high-protein snacks is an easy way to stay energized and satisfied, while also supporting your macro- and micronutrient needs.
—Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Both are essential micronutrients that plants need for healthy growth, explains Kerry Smith, an expert in home horticulture at Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
Combining them not only creates a tasty combination but also provides you with healthy fats, protein, and key micronutrients to support various aspects of your health.
—Emily Brown, Verywell Health, 30 Apr. 2026
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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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micronutrient
noun
mi·cro·nu·tri·ent
-ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt
: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to growth and health see trace element compare macronutrient
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