The Language of Sci-Fi
Word of Mouth
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What Is Anobtanum in Science Fiction?
The term novum refers to the element in a work of science fiction that establishes the fact that that the work takes place in a non normal world. Anobtanum is originally a terma ic term, in an engineering term, a referring to a non existent item. A notional substance with exceptional or ideal properties. Wavyon is another something that, ok, well, this'll just work.
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