carbonite

/ˌkɑrbəˈnīt, ˌkɑrbəˈnaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A rare mineral consisting of a hydrated calcium ferrate(III) or a hydrated calcium aluminate.

“The geologist studied the properties of carbonite in the newly discovered mine.”

2. noun

A fictional substance used to freeze objects in the Star Wars universe.

“Darth Vader was frozen in carbonite by Boba Fett in the infamous battle scene.”

Synonyms

  • aluminate
  • ferrate
  • mineral

Antonyms

  • organic
  • plastic