Is using other author's technical terms plagiarizing?
Just out of curiosity-- I am working on a novel currently and I've wondered whether using other authors' terms for elements for instance such as the Adamantim or meds such as cancer dust, etc considered plagiarizing? Is there a such a thing as copyrighted word? I would hate to finish my book and realize that I have to go back and think of new terms and new definitions for these type of items for that I have no desire to rip anyone off or to be in the wrong. Your feedback is appreciated. Thanks!