Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Norwegian term or phrase:
sporstoffer
English translation:
trace element
Added to glossary by
Eirik Kvam
Aug 29, 2005 08:54
18 yrs ago
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Norwegian term
sporstoffer
Norwegian to English
Other
Food & Drink
ordet inngår i en beskrivelse av kosthold der sporstoffer blir nevnt sammen med mineraler og vitaminer.
Proposed translations
(English)
4 +3 | trace element | Francis Gregson |
4 | trace elements | Eiger |
4 | trace minerals | Christine Andersen |
Proposed translations
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trace elements
Often in a list of ingredients you will see "spor av..." which means "traces of...". In this case it appears to mean that trace elements of some minerals and vitamins can be found.
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trace minerals
Declined
microelement, micronutrient, trace element, trace nutrient;
-- these are the options in the L&H Technical dictionary (Danish -English)
Oxford Dictionary of Food and Nutrition distinguishes them: Micronutrients are Vitamins and minerals needed in very small amounts (micrograms or milligrams per day)
Trace minerals are mineral salts required in the diet in small amounts (parts per million)
race elements is referred to trace minerals (but the expression is definitely used in that context.) I think the point is that they may not all strictly be elements.
-- these are the options in the L&H Technical dictionary (Danish -English)
Oxford Dictionary of Food and Nutrition distinguishes them: Micronutrients are Vitamins and minerals needed in very small amounts (micrograms or milligrams per day)
Trace minerals are mineral salts required in the diet in small amounts (parts per million)
race elements is referred to trace minerals (but the expression is definitely used in that context.) I think the point is that they may not all strictly be elements.
Comment: "I have just received two answers which indicate trace elements."
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