Film And Television Plot Devices

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noun a term used in science fiction to describe a substance or technology that has seemingly magical properties and is used to advance the plot

  • The scientist used a rare Phlebotinum substance in their experiment.
  • I heard they're using some fancy Phlebotinum in that new movie.
  • That Phlebotinum stuff is like magic, I swear.
  • Love is the Phlebotinum that powers the universe.