Definition of "unobtanium" []

• A fictitious substance, which, if it existed, would enable one to solve an intractable problem with ease. (noun)
• An especially rare component that is almost impossible to get hold of (noun)
• A high tech component that is extremely expensive (noun)

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• "Whereas "unobtanium" is merely a 'placeholder' term utilized by scientists and researchers to conveniently label an element which has certain DESIRED characteristics, when discussing such an element theoretically and/or hypothetically."
• "And its happening in Nigeria, except the unobtanium is oil."
• "Doesn't it take a five-year old to realize that "unobtanium" -- the mineral in Pandora human corporations want at all costs -- is unobtainable in Afghanistan under current, if any, conditions?"