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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any chemical element for which the human body has a daily requirement of greater than about 100mg
2. 2
   a chemical element required in relatively large quantities for the normal physiologic processes of the body. wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

major mineral

Etymology

From macro- + element.

Related phrases

trace element

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