plasma
Definitions
- A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
- A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.
- third-person singular present indicative
- A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.
- second-person singular imperative
- A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
- Protoplasm.
- A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement.
Equivalents
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Examples
“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”
“Has anyone here written a plasma demo in C/C++ who would be willing to explain⟳ to me exactly how it works?”
“However, it displayed some unique copper magic routines and plasma effects.”
“This creates the classic 'plasma' effect seen in many demoscene videos.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
See also
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