element zero
The term "element zero" spans both scientific speculation and science fiction, often referring to a hypothetical or fictional substance with unique properties.
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Definition
C1Science Fiction
(fictional)A substance in the Mass Effect universe that can change mass when exposed to an electric current, enabling faster-than-light travel.
Example
- In Mass Effect, element zero is a crucial component for starship propulsion systems.
C2Theoretical Chemistry
(speculative, academic)A hypothetical element with no protons, often referred to as neutronium, theorized to exist in neutron stars.
Example
- Scientists debate the properties and stability of element zero, or neutronium, in the cores of neutron stars.
C2Nuclear Physics
(informal)A term sometimes used to describe a substance with an atomic number of zero, not widely accepted in formal contexts.
Example
- In informal discussions, some physicists refer to neutronium as element zero.
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