Adarite was a mineral that was discovered by the Lanteans in the Pegasus galaxy. It was a power-generating substance, with a small amount being capable of incinerating a Human with a single discharge. It was considered as an alternate power source by the Atlantis expedition - as well as a possible weapon against the Asurans, as it would disrupt the bonds between their nanites, while generating such a broad range of energy that the Asurans would be unable to adapt to it - but this possibility was rejected when it was discovered that the energy generated by adarite had a negative effect on human physiology, hampering their ability to retain short-term memories and causing gradually more extensive neurological and physical damage over time (These effects were less pronounced on those possessi