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View synonyms for micronutrient
micronutrient
[ mahy-kroh-noo-tree-uhnt, -nyoo- ]
noun
, Biochemistry.
- an essential nutrient, as a trace mineral or vitamin, that is required by an organism in minute amounts.
micronutrient
/ ˌmaɪkrəʊˈnjuːtrɪənt /
noun
- any substance, such as a vitamin or trace element, essential for healthy growth and development but required only in minute amounts
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Ziska says how micronutrient levels within crops will be impacted by climate change is “an area that needs a lot more work and a deeper dive.”
From Eater
The authors project that this could trigger increased spikes in food prices, deepening food insecurity and micronutrient deficiencies.
From Eater
Cats are called “obligate carnivores,” meaning they depend on the micronutrients found in meat.
From Washington Post
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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