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1. Geol. any chemical element found in small quantities in the rocks of the earth's crust. Cf. major element.2. Biochem. See trace element.[1940-45]
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minor element — noun : trace element * * * 1. Geol. any chemical element found in small quantities in the rocks of the earth s crust. Cf. major element. 2. Biochem. See trace element. [1940 45] * * * minor element, = trace element. (Cf. ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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