micronutrient

mi·cro·nu·tri·ent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uh nt, -nyoo-]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uh nt, -nyoo-]
- /ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu-/

Definitions of micronutrient word

noun micronutrient an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts. 1
noun micronutrient A chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms. 1
noun micronutrient any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts 0
noun micronutrient any of the chemical elements, as iron, required in minute quantities for growth of an organism 0

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Origin of micronutrient

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; micro- + nutrient

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Parts of speech for Micronutrient

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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micronutrient popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for micronutrient

noun micronutrient

minor element — Geology. any chemical element found in small quantities in the rocks of the earth's crust. Compare major element.
microelement — Trace element.

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