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microelement

noun mi·cro·el·e·ment \-ˈe-lə-mənt\

Definition of MICROELEMENT

: trace element

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First Known Use of MICROELEMENT

1936

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microelement

noun mi·cro·el·e·ment \ˌmī-krō-ˈel-ə-mənt\

Medical Definition of MICROELEMENT

: trace element

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