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macronutrient

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(-no̵̅o̅′trē ənt)

noun

any of the chemical elements, as carbon, required in relatively large quantities for plant growth

Origin: macro- + nutrient

See macronutrient in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An element, such as carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, or nitrogen, required in large proportion for the normal growth and development of a plant.

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