micronutrient
[ mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uh nt, -nyoo- ]
/ ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu- /
noun Biochemistry.
an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
Words nearby micronutrient
micronesian,
micronize,
micronodular,
micronucleate,
micronucleus,
micronutrient,
micronychia,
microorganism,
microorganisms,
micropalaeontology,
micropaleontology
British Dictionary definitions for micronutrient
micronutrient
/ (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt) /
noun
any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts
Medical definitions for micronutrient
micronutrient
[ mī′krō-nōō′trē-ənt ]
n.
A substance, such as a vitamin or mineral, that is essential in minute amounts for the proper growth and metabolism of a living organism.