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

Restricting an eating window necessitates more careful meal planning to ensure adequate intake of macro- and micronutrients. —Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 7 Jan. 2026

Both chicken and turkey breast are healthy choices, with turkey coming just slightly ahead in terms of micronutrients. —Rachael Zimlich, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2026

When pH gets too high for the plants, iron and other micronutrients become less available. —Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2026

Its micronutrients can support brain function, energy production, immune health, and more. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 23 Dec. 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