Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Italian term or phrase:
oligoelemento
English translation:
micronutrient
Added to glossary by
Jenny Cowd
Sep 30, 2007 08:24
16 yrs ago
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Italian term
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oligoelemento
Italian to English
Science
Chemistry; Chem Sci/Eng
a client has asked which is the most accurate term from the 3 following possibilities:
oligoelement, dietary mineral, micronutrient;
and also which is the most commonly used in the cosmetics industry.
oligoelement, dietary mineral, micronutrient;
and also which is the most commonly used in the cosmetics industry.
Proposed translations
(English)
| 4 +1 | trace element |
Shera Lyn Parpia
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Proposed translations
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Shera Lyn Parpia
Italy
Italy
Native in English
Works in field
Italy
translating meaning, not just words
Native in: English 
Works in: English to Italian, Italian to English, English
Related KudoZ points
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48
Selected
trace element
would be my choice, but failing that I would vote for micronutrient.
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Note added at 5 mins (2007-09-30 08:30:01 GMT)
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any more context?
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Note added at 23 hrs (2007-10-01 08:17:05 GMT)
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yes, I think micronutrient would be best...... it gives the idea of something that nourishes the skin.
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Note added at 5 mins (2007-09-30 08:30:01 GMT)
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any more context?
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Note added at 23 hrs (2007-10-01 08:17:05 GMT)
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yes, I think micronutrient would be best...... it gives the idea of something that nourishes the skin.
Note from asker:
| Crema corpo rigenerante cellulare, idratante ed energizzante, delicata e leggera. Contiene preziosi oligoelementi e le vitamine A e E. Penetra facilmente lasciando un profumo fresco e gradevole. |
| Context as above. Which would be the best option in this case? Thank you. |
4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer.
Comment: "thank you!"
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