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Ether Eddy
A shimmering region of space marking a break-through into another universe.
(From The Cavern of the Shining Pool [1937] by Leo Zagat)
Plastibulb
A squeezable drink container.
(From The Proud Robot [1943] by Lewis Padgett)
Solar Power Screen
Absorb all solar energy, and emit electrical energy.
(From Let There Be Light [1940] by Lyle Monroe)
Lighting Panel
A large panel that presents illumination without heat.
(From Let There Be Light [1940] by Lyle Monroe)
Laser-Induced Plasma
Shoots lightning from your fingertips.
(From Daemon [2006] by Daniel Suarez)
Adjustable House
A house with elastic walls and structural members, the shape of which can be changed.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Rocket Engine Moves Moon
Using the propulsive mechanism of a space ship to move a small moon or asteroid.
(From The Space Dwellers [1929] by Raymond Z. Gallun)
Inviolability Field
A kind of field of force built into a robe, to protect an individual person.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Solidograph
Long distance projection of three-dimensional images.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Visigraphic Crowd Emotional Record
A graphic record of the emotions of a crowd.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Zeroentropy Spray
A method of reducing the disorder of an object as much as possible, reducing the temperature close to absolute zero.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Telesolidograph
Projects three-dimensional images at great distances.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Personality Alteration
Permanent alternation of personality, the tools of the trade.
(From Gather, Darkness! [1943] by Fritz Leiber)
Rod
In a fight, it is used in a manner similar to a sword and a flamethrower.
(From Wolfling [1969] by Gordon R. Dickson)
Viewscreen Pentagon
A display with a central, pentagonal display surrounded by square displays attached to the sides.
(From Sunward Flight [1943] by Leo Zagat)
Stratoyacht
A privately-owned pleasure craft capable of attaining orbit.
(From Sunward Flight [1943] by Leo Zagat)
Aladur
High tensile strength, lightweight material.
(From Sunward Flight [1943] by Leo Zagat)
Coldlight
A means of producing illumination that does not produce heat.
(From Sunward Flight [1943] by Leo Zagat)
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