Xenotech

noun
A specialist in the analysis of alien technology.
Origin
Abbreviation of ‘xeno-technologist’.
Source
Gateway

Piezophone

noun
A device for sending and receiving wireless voice communications.
Origin
Formed from the prefix piezo- (relating to piezoelectricity) and phone (sound).
Source
Gateway

Versificator

noun
A device for composing songs entirely by mechanical means.
Origin
Pairing of ‘verse’ with the French suffix -ificateur (to realise an action).
Source
Nineteen Eighty-Four

Mentat

noun
A class of Imperial citizens trained for supreme accomplishments of logic; human computers.
Origin
Possibly abbreviated from ‘mental attainment’.
Source
Dune

Preservationeer

noun
A person who likes their wilderness just as it is.
Source
Look to Windward

Distrans

noun
A device for imprinting a message in the cry of a bird.
Origin
Abbreviated from ‘disguised transmission’.
Source
Dune

Solido

noun
The image from a three-dimensional projector.
Source
Dune

Raspulescent

adjective
Of a simulated scenario: becoming ripe with political intrigue.
Origin
Presumed to be coined after the Russian historical figure, Grigori Rasputin.
Source
The Hydrogen Sonata

Ornithopter

noun
An aircraft capable of sustained wing-beat flight in the manner of birds.
Origin
Derived from ornis (bird) and pteron (wing).
Source
Dune

Genofix

verb
To genetically modify a life form in order to enhance its natural anatomy and physiology.
Source
Consider Phlebas

Zippicamiknicks

noun
A one-piece female undergarment fitted with a zipper.
Origin
Portmanteau of ‘zipper’, ‘camisole’, and ‘knickers’.
Source
Brave New World

Visicastor

noun
A video broadcaster.
Origin
Formed from visio (vision) and ‘broadcast’.
Source
Second Foundation