tetryon
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A made-up material that powers machines or weapons
- noun
- Literature
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tetryon
- The team analyzed the tetryon readings to determine the stability of the energy source.
- tetryon reactor
- tetryon beam
- tetryon radiation
Examples
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Seven metric tons of ultritium explosives, eight tetryon pulse launchers and 10 isomagnetic disintegrators.
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The scientists discovered a new way to harness tetryon energy for their advanced spacecraft.
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Using a tetryon reactor could significantly improve our ship's power efficiency.
Synonyms
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A particle that in theory moves faster than light
is an invented science fiction energy material used as a power or weapon component
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Etymology
Tetryon is a science-fiction name built from tetra- meaning 'four' and the particle ending -on, like in electron, so it feels like a 'four-part' source of power. That's why in stories a tetryon is often a rare energy or material used to run engines or power weapons.