protyle

/ ˈprəʊtaɪl; ˈprəʊtɪl /

noun

1. a hypothetical primitive substance from which the chemical elements were supposed to have been formed

Word History and Origins

Origin of protyle¹

C19: from Greek prōt- proto- + hylē substance

Example Sentences

"And this is protyle," said Haw, passing his fingers through it.

From Project Gutenberg