Definitions
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- noun A fictional crystalline mineral in the
Star Trek franchise , described as an essential component ofanti-matter energy generation systems. - noun inorganic chemistry The
diatomic molecule Li2 found in the gas phase. - noun chemistry, especially in combination Two
lithium atoms in a molecule.
Etymologies
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Examples
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According to the reports submitted by the Enterprise, the breakdown in the crystalline structure of their dilithium was a cumulative effect.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
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According to the reports submitted by the Enterprise, the breakdown in the crystalline structure of their dilithium was a cumulative effect.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
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According to the reports submitted by the Enterprise, the breakdown in the crystalline structure of their dilithium was a cumulative effect.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
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According to the reports submitted by the Enterprise, the breakdown in the crystalline structure of their dilithium was a cumulative effect.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
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According to the reports submitted by the Enterprise, the breakdown in the crystalline structure of their dilithium was a cumulative effect.
Creative Couplings John S. Drew 2005
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“Not far from the tunnel extending down from the mines is a deposit of an extremely valuable mineral called dilithium.”
INTO THE NEBULA GENE DeWEESE 2000
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“Not far from the tunnel extending down from the mines is a deposit of an extremely valuable mineral called dilithium.”
INTO THE NEBULA GENE DeWEESE 2000
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“Not far from the tunnel extending down from the mines is a deposit of an extremely valuable mineral called dilithium.”
INTO THE NEBULA GENE DeWEESE 2000
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He only includes words used in more than one science fiction universe so words like "dilithium", which is used only in Star Trek, are not included.
REVIEW: Brave New Words: The Oxford Dictionary of Science Fiction edited by Jeff Prucher 2007
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"In that case," the Klingon shouted, "you are arrested for illegal trading in dilithium, which is reserved for members of the Dilithium Mining Corps.
The Fearful Summons Flinn, Denny Martin 1995
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