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| 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 | |
| Similar spelling: |
plasm plasmin plasmid pleasant Pleasants pleasance placeman |
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