plasma
Origin of plasma
1- Also plasm [plaz-uhm] /ˈplæz əm/ for defs. 1-3.
Other words from plasma
- plas·mat·ic [plaz-mat-ik], /plæzˈmæt ɪk/, plasmic, adjective
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How to use plasma in a sentence
Supernova remnants and laser experiments exhibit the same physics, despite being very different in their properties, including their size, shock wave speeds and the temperature and density of their electrically charged particles, or plasma.
Giant lasers help re-create supernovas’ explosive, mysterious physics | Emily Conover | November 12, 2020 | Science NewsComputer simulations of plasma flowing through the atmosphere could test whether the idea is correct.
STEVE may be even less like typical auroras than scientists thought | Maria Temming | November 12, 2020 | Science NewsMore research is needed to classify how many of the plasma cells in the meninges come from the gut, he says.
Protecting the brain from infection may start with a gut reaction | Aayushi Pratap | November 11, 2020 | Science NewsThat plasma, however, would also contain antibodies that recognize and attack the coronavirus.
How COVID-19 may trigger dangerous blood clots | Erin Garcia de Jesus | November 2, 2020 | Science NewsConvalescent plasma contains numerous antibodies from its donor, and only some of them fend off SARS-CoV-2.
These are the best COVID-19 treatments right now | Claire Maldarelli | October 5, 2020 | Popular-Science
They are personified, or rather impersonated, natural power—plasmatic appearances from the crystal-clear, elementary oneness.
The Quest | Frederik van Eeden
British Dictionary definitions for plasma
plasm
/ (ˈplæzmə) /
the clear yellowish fluid portion of blood or lymph in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended
short for blood plasma
a former name for protoplasm, cytoplasm
physics
a hot ionized material consisting of nuclei and electrons. It is sometimes regarded as a fourth state of matter and is the material present in the sun, most stars, and fusion reactors
the ionized gas in an electric discharge or spark, containing positive ions and electrons and a small number of negative ions together with un-ionized material
a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone
a less common term for whey
Origin of plasma
1Derived forms of plasma
- plasmatic (plæzˈmætɪk) or plasmic, adjective
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Scientific definitions for plasma
[ plăz′mə ]
Protoplasm or cytoplasm.
One of four main states of matter, similar to a gas, but consisting of positively charged ions with most or all of their detached electrons moving freely about. Plasmas are produced by very high temperatures, as in the Sun and other stars, and also by the ionization resulting from exposure to an electric current, as in a fluorescent light bulb or a neon sign. See more at state of matter.
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Cultural definitions for plasma (1 of 2)
[ (plaz-muh) ]
Notes for plasma
[ (plaz-muh) ]
The liquid part of blood or lymph. Blood plasma is mainly water; it also contains gases, nutrients, and hormones. The red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are all suspended in the plasma of the blood.
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