Micronutrient
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Micronutrient is a noun meaning A mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism.
Meaning
A mineral, vitamin or other substance that is essential, even in very small quantities, for growth or metabolism.
Example Sentences
Broccoli, on the other hand, is loaded with healthy micronutrients and is perfect in any meal, so keep it on your plate.
Word Forms
- micronutrients
Synonyms for micronutrient
Depending on context, synonyms include micromineral.
Antonyms for micronutrient
Common opposites include macronutrient.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include trace, microingredient, micronutrition, medium, micrometabolite, micron.
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