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

These micronutrients have a variety of roles in the body, all of which are essential for health. —Amy Brownstein, Verywell Health, 11 June 2026

How To Fertilize Tomatoes Feed plants regularly with a balanced, complete fertilizer that contains micronutrients. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

In your diet, strive for a wide array of foods that will give you the many micronutrients to help your system launch a good defense, said Stanford School of Medicine nutrition scientist Christopher Gardner in a previous article. —Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 3 June 2026

Tossing in spinach, broccoli, zucchini or roasted peppers boosts fiber and micronutrients without much effort. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 18 May 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