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(1):

Denoting the first or lowest of a series, or the one having the smallest amount of the element to the name of which it is prefixed; as protoxide, protochloride, etc.

(2):

Sometimes used as equivalent to mono-, as indicating that the compound has but one atom of the element to the name of which it is prefixed. Also used adjectively.

(3):

A combining form prefix signifying first, primary, primordial; as, protomartyr, the first martyr; protomorphic, primitive in form; protoplast, a primordial organism; prototype, protozoan.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Proto'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​p/proto.html. 1828.
 
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