🔬micronutrients

noun
ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.
Essential nutrients required in small amounts for proper body function, including vitamins and minerals.

Example Sentences

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

Micronutrients like iron and zinc are essential for immunity.

Synonyms

vitamins, minerals, essential nutrients, trace elements
Entry 1
vitamins, minerals, essential nutrients
Entry 2
vitamins, minerals, trace elements

Antonyms

macronutrients, excessive nutrients, overconsumption, bulk nutrients, energy providers
Entry 1
macronutrients, excessive nutrients, overconsumption
Entry 2
macronutrients, bulk nutrients, energy providers

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