Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. (physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
2. (hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.
3. (mineralogy) A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.
4. (medicine, dated) A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
5. (biology, archaic) Protoplasm.
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.
7. (science fiction, transitive) To transform something into plasma.

Example Sentences

plasma arc cutter

plasma cutter

Oxygen and hydrogen nuclei are intermixed with free electrons. The whole mix is electrically neutral. This is actually considered a new stage of matter called a plasma. You can see an example of an electrically produced plasma in a fluorescent light bulb or in a plasma television.

blood plasma

lymph plasma

hair-pins of jade, ivory, and plasma

This creates the classic 'plasma' effect seen in many demoscene videos.

Has anyone here written a plasma demo in C/C++ who would be willing to explain to me exactly how it works?

Word Forms

• plasmas
• plasmata
• plasmaing
• plasmaed

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Use plasma when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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