der Mikronährstoff
Translation
micronutrient
Examples
Vitamine sind wichtige Mikronährstoffe.
Vitamins are important micronutrients.
Ein Mangel an Mikronährstoffen kann zu Krankheiten führen.
A deficiency in micronutrients can lead to illness.
Grammar Patterns
to be rich in ((sth.)) Gemüse ist reich an Mikronährstoffen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Vitamin, Mineralstoff, Spurenelement (trace element)
Etymology
Composed of 'Mikro-' (micro, small) and 'Nährstoff' (nutrient). 'Nährstoff' itself comes from 'nähren' (to nourish) + 'Stoff' (substance).
Memory Tips
This is a direct equivalent of 'micronutrient'. Think of a 'nutrient' ('Nährstoff') that is needed in 'micro' amounts.