micronutrient

/ˈmaɪkroʊˌnutriənt/
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Other forms: micronutrients

Definitions of micronutrient
  1. noun
    a substance needed only in small amounts for normal body function (e.g., vitamins or minerals)
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    type of:
    food, nutrient
    any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
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