trace element
noun
: a chemical element present in minute quantities
especially
: a micronutrient (such as iodine, iron, and zinc) with an optimum daily intake of typically less than 100 milligrams a day
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Vitamins, minerals, and trace elements are involved in the body’s metabolism, including how the body produces and processes glucose, Bahtiyar said.
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Moreover, containing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements, Reclyzer ensures a steady release of fertility and promotes beneficial microbial activity.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Boron Boron is a trace element found in some foods.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Manganese is an essential trace element that is found commonly in the environment and is abundant in many foods.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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Kaitlin Sullivan, Health, 6 Feb. 2025
Moreover, containing nutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and trace elements, Reclyzer ensures a steady release of fertility and promotes beneficial microbial activity.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025
Boron Boron is a trace element found in some foods.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Manganese is an essential trace element that is found commonly in the environment and is abundant in many foods.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 23 Jan. 2025
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“Trace element.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trace%20element. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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