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thetametabuterin
Holopedia Galactica entry:
thetametabuterin, a poison
A tasteless chemical that induces insanity, it is generally used by authoritarian governments to make an "example" of identified recalcitrants by tainting food or water stores.
History & Usage
Everyday use
"Theta" is used as a poison against human and some near-human species of sentient beings. It disrupts neural activity in the parts of the brain which process sensory data.
Distribution
Law & Regulation
Officially, creation, possession, or use of thetametabuterin is Highly Restricted in every known government with rare exceptions for medical research.
Type
Biomaterial
Odor
none
Taste
none
Color
bluish-white crystal in powdered form, easily mistaken for NaCl salt especially on certain cuts of meat
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