micronutrient

noun

mi·​cro·​nu·​tri·​ent ˌmī-krō-ˈnü-trē-ənt 

-ˈnyü-

: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of a living organism see trace element compare macronutrient

Examples of micronutrient in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Health Benefits of Vitamin C Vitamin C is an essential micronutrient that can benefit the body in many ways. —Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025

Meeting your micronutrient needs can help reduce inflammation, promote cell repair, and protect against UV damage from the sun.9 Support bone health: Calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health. —Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Health, 3 Mar. 2025

Getting adequate exercise and micronutrients aren’t necessarily cures for aging, experts said, but are an important part of maintaining your health. —Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Mar. 2025

The secondary nutrients and micronutrients if included are listed on the label. —Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for micronutrient

• nutrient

Medical Definition

micronutrient

noun

mi·​cro·​nu·​tri·​ent -ˈn(y)ü-trē-ənt 

: a chemical element or substance (such as calcium or vitamin C) that is essential in minute amounts to growth and health see trace element compare macronutrient