trace element
English
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Etymology
[edit]Compound of trace (“very small amount”) + element (“chemical element”).
Noun
[edit]trace element (plural trace elements)
- (chemistry) A chemical element present in a sample in very small quantities.
- (biochemistry, nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.
- Synonyms: micronutrient, micromineral, microelement
- Antonyms: nutrient, macronutrient, electrolyte
- Hypernym: nutrient
- Hyponyms: vitamin, trace mineral
Translations
[edit]chemical element in an organism’s diet
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