trace element

Noun

Meaning

an element that occurs at very small quantities in the body but is nonetheless important for many biological processes

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

micronutrient microcell microelement oligoelement essential element minor element essential nutrient element minute amount essential micronutrient essential minor element trace element fertilizers trace element solution trace elements trace substance essential microelement
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Hypernyms

element chemical element

Examples

Iodine is an essential trace element, necessary primarily for the synthesis of thyroid hormones. Source: Internet

It concluded: "Within these limits, vegan-vegetarian diets may be considered safe in pregnancy, provided that attention is paid to vitamin and trace element requirements." Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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