bol-shivak
bol-shivak is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘critical mass’.
Meaning
critical mass
Pronunciation
Sound out bol-shivak letter by letter:
- bbb as in 'bay'
- ooo as in 'go'
- lll as in 'love'
- shʃsh as in 'shoe'
- iiee as in 'see'
- vvv as in 'van'
- aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
- kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
Usage notes
the minimum mass of fissionable material that can sustain a chain reaction; the minimum amount (of something) required to start or maintain a venture