dolosum
Dolosum is a term used in fiction and speculative discourse to denote a hypothetical chemical element or alloy. It is not an element on the modern periodic table and has no official designation by IUPAC or other real-world authorities.
The name derives from Latin dolosus, meaning deceitful or cunning, a choice reflecting its status as a
In fictional portrayals, dolosum is usually described as a dense, malleable metal with a bright metallic luster.
Origin and production in stories differ: some depict dolosum forming under extreme pressure in planetary interiors,
Uses in fiction range from core structural components in spacecraft or weapons to components of quantum devices