micronutrient
/mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo-/US // ˌmaɪ kroʊˈnu tri ənt, -ˈnyu- //UK // (ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt) //
微量营养素,微量元素,微营养素,微肥
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Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
Biochemistry.
- : an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
Synonyms & Antonyms
as intrace element
Examples
Cats are called “obligate carnivores,” meaning they depend on the micronutrients found in meat.
The vessel will feed the seaweed through tubes from an onboard tank of micronutrients.
When we consider the nutritional profile of a food, it’s often broken up into macro and micronutrients.
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