plasma
1. [ noun ] (biology) colorless watery fluid of blood and lymph containing no cells and in which erythrocytes and leukocytes and platelets are suspended
Synonyms: serum plasm
Related terms: ecf liquid_body_substance antiserum whey blood_serum blood gamma_globulin opsonin plasma_protein serum_globulin serum_albumin
2. [ noun ] (chemistry) an electrically neutral ionized gas in an electric discharge; distinctly different from solids and liquids and normal gases
Related terms: gas state_of_matter interplanetary_gas physical_chemistry
3. [ noun ] (geology) a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone
Related terms: chalcedony
4. [ noun ] (physical chemistry) the gaseous state of hot ionized material consisting of ions and electrons and present in the stars and fusion reactors: sometimes regarded as a fourth state of matter distinct from normal gasses
Related terms: state_of_matter
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