Etymology of the English word micronutrient
the English word
micronutrientusing the English prefix
micro-derived from the Greek word
mikros, μικρός (small; small (in size, quantity, number or dignity))
derived from the English word
nutrientderived from the Latin word
nutriensderived from the Latin word
nutrire (rear, raise; foster; suckle. breast feed; nourish, feed)
Usage
Word found in Modern English
