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Meaning of trace element

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

trace element

noun

Definitions

  1. A chemical element present in a sample in very small quantities.

  2. (nutrition) A chemical element in an organism’s diet that is required in very small amounts in order to maintain proper biochemical function.

    Synonyms:micromineralmicronutrient
    Antonyms:electrolytemacronutrientnutrient
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/trace%20element

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elementmicroelementmajor elementnative elementtransition elementmicromineralmicroalloytransition metal