trace elementnoun [ C ]
uk/ˈtreɪs ˌel.ɪ.mənt/us/ˈtreɪs ˌel.ɪ.mənt/one of several types of simple chemical substance that are necessary for healthy growth and development, and exist in animals and plants in very small amounts
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Biochemistry
- adipose
- adrenalin
- amino acid
- amylase
- arnica
- chlorophyll
- enzyme
- fatty acid
- flavonoid
- fructose
- histamine
- lanolin
- oestrogen
- pheromone
- phloem
- phototropism
- polysaccharide
- protease
- tannin
- xylem
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