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  • noun An undesirable, lackluster, and artificial foodstuff, as a substitute for real meat.

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Blend of soya and lentil, coined in Harry Harrison's 1966 Make Room! Make Room!

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  • A portmanteau of soybean and lentil, referring to an inexpensive, high-yield crop product created as a food source for the masses. It can be formed into a variety of shapes and textures, and comes in a range of colors which are each made from a different base ingredient. It's made by the Soylent Corporation and distributed by the government. Additionally, it's people.

    September 15, 2007

  • Soylent Green is people??

    September 15, 2007

  • Nah, just playin'!

    September 15, 2007

  • *relieved*

    September 15, 2007