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

Examples of micronutrient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

According to Ansari, bananas also offer micronutrients like vitamin C and antioxidant compounds and provide fiber that boosts gut health. —Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025

And all dairy yogurts provide calcium and other essential micronutrients. —Ana Morales, Vogue, 14 May 2025

The opportunity to make seeds more productive, and crops more nutritious either by improving seeds or doing food fortification by adding some micronutrients in later—that’s super important work. —Alice Park, Time, 8 May 2025

The 7 Best Fertilizer Spreaders Don’t forget micronutrients. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for micronutrient

• nutrient

Medical Definition

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