metaprotocell en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Ancient Greek μετᾰ́ (metắ) Ancient Greek μετᾰ- (metă-)lbor. English meta- English protocell English metaprotocell From meta- + protocell.
Meanings
- A proposed protocell that could use sunlight to synthesize ATP and then polynucleotides.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| metaprotocells | Number=Plur | lexicographic |