macronutrientEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishmacronutrient /ˌmakrəʊˈnjuːtriənt / ▸ noun Biology a type of food (e.g. fat, protein, carbohydrate) required in large amounts in the diet. ▪ a chemical element (e.g. potassium, magnesium, calcium) required in large amounts for plant growth.