micronutrient
noun/ˈmaɪkroʊˌnutriənt/
Frequency rank: #19,639 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
a substance needed by living organisms in very small amounts for proper growth and health, such as vitamins and minerals.
Example sentence
Iron is one important micronutrient that spinach provides, along with vitamins that support overall health.
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