PLASMA


Meaning of PLASMA in English

n. (also plasm) 1 the colourless fluid part of blood, lymph, or milk, in which corpuscles or fat-globules are suspended. 2 = PROTOPLASM. 3 a gas of positive ions and free electrons with an approximately equal positive and negative charge. 4 a green variety of quartz used in mosaic and for other decorative purposes. plasmatic adj. plasmic adj.

[ LL, = mould f. Gk plasma -atos f. plasso to shape ]

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