microelements
/ˌmaɪkroʊˈɛləmənts/
noun
- Chemical elements that are needed in very small amounts for the growth and health of living things, such as plants or animals.
- A balanced diet provides all the microelements your body needs to stay healthy.
- Farmers add microelements like zinc and iron to the soil to help crops grow.
- The lab tested the water for essential microelements that support aquatic life.