"lab lit" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lab lits [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Jennifer Rohn in 2005. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Jennifer Rohn|in=2005|nobycat=1}} Coined by Jennifer Rohn in 2005 Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} lab lit (usually uncountable, plural lab lits)
  1. (literature) a genre of fiction, distinct from science fiction, that centers on realistic portrayals of scientists and science as a profession. Tags: uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Literary genres, Literature Synonyms: lablit
    Sense id: en-lab_lit-en-noun-MVVrfYCp Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: literature, media, publishing

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