trace element
das Spurenelement, die Spurenelemente
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trace element
A chemical element that an organism needs only in very small amounts but that is essential for important bodily functions.
Zink ist ein wichtiges Spurenelement für den menschlichen Körper.
Zinc is an important trace element for the human body.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Spurenelemente |
| genitive | des Spurenelementes |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Spurenelement | die Spurenelemente |
| accusative | das Spurenelement | die Spurenelemente |
| dative | dem Spurenelement | den Spurenelementen |
| genitive | des Spurenelementes des Spurenelements | der Spurenelemente |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Spurenelement' (trace element) is made up of 'Spur' (trace) and 'Element' (element). The compound indicates that it is an element that occurs only in very small amounts.
Der Arzt erklärte, warum der Körper mehrere Spurenelemente benötigt.
The doctor explained why the body needs several trace elements.
Common collocations include 'ein wichtiges Spurenelement' (an important trace element), 'ein Mangel an Spurenelementen' (a deficiency of trace elements), and 'den Bedarf an Spurenelementen decken' (to meet the need for trace elements). After 'Mangel an' and 'Bedarf an', the dative is used.
Eine ausgewogene Ernährung hilft, den Bedarf an Spurenelementen zu decken.
A balanced diet helps meet the body's need for trace elements.
'Spurenelement' (trace element) is used especially in texts about nutrition, medicine, biology, and chemistry. The context often includes bodily functions, nutrition, blood test results, or a deficiency.
Bei der Untersuchung wurden die Spurenelemente im Blut kontrolliert.
The trace elements in the blood were checked during the examination.
