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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Both are essential micronutrients that plants need for healthy growth, explains Kerry Smith, an expert in home horticulture at Alabama Cooperative Extension System.
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Alcohol can deplete many of the micronutrients, like zinc and B vitamins, that hair follicles rely on.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
Blueberries contain a mother lode of micronutrients, including Vitamins B6, C and K, along with manganese, antioxidant pigments and phytochemicals attributed to ratcheting up long-term memory and cognitive processing.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Sweet Potato With Skin Nutritional Information Whole sweet potatoes are a source of carbohydrates, many micronutrients, and phytonutrients (plant compounds thought to provide human health benefits).
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Aug. 2025
Alcohol can deplete many of the micronutrients, like zinc and B vitamins, that hair follicles rely on.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 20 Aug. 2025
Blueberries contain a mother lode of micronutrients, including Vitamins B6, C and K, along with manganese, antioxidant pigments and phytochemicals attributed to ratcheting up long-term memory and cognitive processing.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
Sweet Potato With Skin Nutritional Information Whole sweet potatoes are a source of carbohydrates, many micronutrients, and phytonutrients (plant compounds thought to provide human health benefits).
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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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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