protean
protean1 definition
pro·tean (prōt′ē ən, prō tē′ən)
adjective
- of or like Proteus
- very changeable; readily taking on different shapes and forms
protean2 definition
pro·tean (prōt′ē ən)
noun
any of a group of insoluble derived proteins that are the first products of the action of water, dilute acids, or enzymes on proteins
Etymology: prote(in) + -an
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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