thionite

English

Etymology

From thio- (“containing sulphur”) +‎ -n- +‎ -ite. Coined by American author E. E. Smith in 1937.

Noun

thionite (uncountable)

1. (science fiction) A fictional addictive drug said to induce euphoric dreams.

References

• Jesse Sheidlower, editor (2001–2024), “thionite, n.”, in Historical Dictionary of Science Fiction.