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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According to the National Institutes of Health, manganese is an essential trace element that is naturally present in many foods and available as a dietary supplement.
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
And, fun fact: pistachios are the lowest calorie nut around.
Walnuts
Walnuts are rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B, and trace elements.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
When juxtaposed with neutrals, its trace elements of plum pop out without hogging the spotlight.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
Calcium is a trace element that helps plants flower and fruit, so adding it to soil can benefit a vegetable garden.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 May 2024
And, fun fact: pistachios are the lowest calorie nut around.
Walnuts
Walnuts are rich in iron, calcium, magnesium, vitamin E, vitamin B, and trace elements.
—Jeanne Ballion, Vogue, 31 Oct. 2024
When juxtaposed with neutrals, its trace elements of plum pop out without hogging the spotlight.
—Tim Nelson, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024
Calcium is a trace element that helps plants flower and fruit, so adding it to soil can benefit a vegetable garden.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Trace element.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trace%20element. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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