micronutrient

noun

mi·​cro·​nu·​tri·​ent ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt How to pronounce micronutrient (audio)
-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 Starting with teeth designed to tear food apart, the human gastrointestinal system evolved to break down whole foods into their various nutritional components, absorb those vitamins, minerals and micronutrients and then eliminate the undigestible leftovers and fiber as stool. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 1 Feb. 2024 The results are a first step toward better understanding how vitamins and nutrients—especially the 20 essential micronutrients included in most multivitamins—can keep brains healthy. TIME, 19 Jan. 2024 Using a fertilizer that contains micronutrients – trace elements like magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), and Boron (B) – at least occasionally, will help avoid deficiencies in those elements as well. Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 4 Jan. 2024 Originally called vitamin H, biotin has been recognized as a micronutrient since 1927. Sarah Garone, Health, 22 Dec. 2023 Thyroid health Sea moss is a natural source of iodine, a micronutrient that is vital for supporting thyroid health. Vogue, 8 Dec. 2023 Because they are typically eaten raw, there isn’t a loss of micronutrients during cooking. Lauren David, Washington Post, 11 Dec. 2023 Boron - Commonly found in small quantities in green, leafy vegetables, boron is an element and micronutrient. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023 That means getting all the micronutrients, like potassium, magnesium, and vitamin C, as well as vitamins A and B6. Aviva Patz, Health, 5 Nov. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of micronutrient was in 1939

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“Micronutrient.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/micronutrient. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Medical Definition

micronutrient

noun
mi·​cro·​nu·​tri·​ent -ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt How to pronounce micronutrient (audio)
: 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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