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pro·to·trophic \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷.|träfik, -rōf-\ adjective Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary prot- + -trophic 1. : deriving nutriment from inorganic sources — used especially of those bacteria that do not require organic media for growth 2. : requiring no specific growth substances for normal metabolism and reproduction — used especially of the wild types of various molds |