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| Intergalactic | ||
| Going between galaxies. |
As far as I know, the first use of this word in science fiction; it could be found in scientific literature earlier.
| Arcot pointed out the spot in Vermont where their private lake and laboratory were. Here the larger scale experiments were carried out. Here the first molecular motion ship of earth had been built. Here the Solarite, first of the interplanetary ships had been launched. Here the Ancient Mariner, the first intergalactic ship of Earth — of this universe — had been built. |
| Technovelgy from Invaders From The Infinite,
by John W. Campbell. Published by Experimental Publishing Co. in 1932 Additional resources -
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Here's another use of the word in the same story:
“What next, Arcot. Shall we go out to intergalactic space at once?” asked Morey, coming up from the power room.
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