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

This supplement is an important micronutrient that helps the body create red blood cells and is essential in maintaining a woman’s health. — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 12 Aug. 2026

Vitamins and Minerals Men and women have different micronutrient needs. — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 12 Aug. 2026

Most foods have a mix of macronutrients (and micronutrients, too) and don’t deliver just one type of macro. — Brierley Horton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Aug. 2026

While one is lower in fat and higher in protein, the other is rich in both flavor and micronutrients. — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 30 July 2026

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