Plasma

Quick meaning: Plasma is a noun meaning (physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.

Meaning

(physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.

More Meanings

1. (hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.
2. (mineralogy) A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.
3. (medicine, dated) A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
4. (biology, archaic) Protoplasm.
5. (science fiction, transitive) To transform something into plasma.
6. (computer graphics, demoscene) A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement.

Example Sentences

blood plasma

lymph plasma

plasma cutter

plasma arc cutter

Word Forms

• plasmas
• plasmata
• plasmaing
• plasmaed

Synonyms for plasma

Depending on context, synonyms include plasmify, plasm, serum.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include serum, plasm, screen, pulp, dose, coil.

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