Etymology · Ancient Greek
πρῶτος
7 English words descend from Ancient Greek πρῶτος, most common first.
- prothonotaryA chief legal clerk or notary in Roman Byzantium, and (hence) in Rome.
- protoplasmThe entire contents of a cell comprising the nucleus and the cytoplasm. It is a semi-fluid, transparent substance which is the living matter of plant and animal cells.
- protiumThe lightest and most common isotope of hydrogen, having a single proton and no neutrons: 11H. It is the only stable nuclide with no neutrons.
- protopapasA protopope.
- prop-Denoting the presence of 3 carbon atoms in the parent chain when forming names of organic compounds.
- propionic acidThe compound with the formula CH₃CH₂COOH, a naturally occurring carboxylic acid with a pungent odor.
- protideThe normal hydride ion using protium.