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The term “Iduali” literally means “[this substance] insects”, and was applied to a tribe in Jacurutu that was massacred for stealing this substance. This substance is sold by vendors that cry “Ikhut-eigh!” and “Soo-soo sook!” Possession of this substance is indicated (15[1])by different-sized (15[1])metallic rings that both act as currency and confer social status. In their lifecycle, juvenile creatures called “little makers” (-5[1])form barriers to wall (-5[1])off this substance, as it is poisonous to their adult forms. This substance, measured in drachms, (15[1])is transported in containers (15[1])called (*) literjons. A poisonous liquid named for this substance was consumed by Sayyadina like Ramallo to unlock their genetic memory and become Reverend Mothers. Catchpockets and nostril plugs are parts of a full-body outfit that preserves this substance called a stillsuit. For 10 points, name this substance revered by the Fremen due to its extreme scarcity on Arrakis ■END■ (10[2])

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