protyle
protyl (ˈprəʊtɪl)
/ (ˈprəʊtaɪl) /
noun
a hypothetical primitive substance from which the chemical elements were supposed to have been formed
Nearby words
- protuberant,
- protuberant abdomen,
- protuberantly,
- protuberate,
- proturan,
- protégé,
- protégée,
- proud,
- proud as a peacock,
- proud flesh
Word Origin for protyle
C19: from Greek prōt- proto- + hylē substance
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Examples from the Web for protyle
"And this is protyle," said Haw, passing his fingers through it.
The Doings Of Raffles Haw|Arthur Conan Doyle