nuotitus

Nuotitus is a term used in science fiction and speculative fiction to denote a fictional material. It is not a recognized substance in real-world science, and there is no verified element or compound by this name in actual laboratory or geological records.

The word nuotitus appears as a coined term in various works, often with Latin or techno-science connotations. The etymology is not standardized, and different authors may spell or adapt the name to suit their world-building. Because it is a fictional concept, there is no single official definition or set of properties shared across all uses.

In most fictional contexts, nuotitus is described as a rare and valuable material with extraordinary physical properties. Commonly depicted traits include high electrical conductivity, exceptional energy density, and, in some versions, superconductivity near room temperature. Its stability, toxicity, and reactivity differ by author, with some portrayals presenting it as chemically inert and others as hazardous to handle.

Occurrence and discovery in fiction often place nuotitus in remote or dangerous settings, such as deep planetary crusts, meteorites, or artificially synthesized environments. Extraction is typically portrayed as technologically demanding and expensive, driving economic and political significance within the story’s world. Its perceived scarcity and powerful capabilities frequently position nuotitus as a plot catalyst or MacGuffin.

See also: fictional materials, unobtainium, mithril.