plasma
word
/ˈpɫæzmə/
PLAZ-muh
/plˈæzmɐ/
PLAZ-muh
Definition
Plasma is the clear, yellowish part of blood that holds blood cells. It is also the fourth state of matter, different from solid, liquid, or gas.
Usage & Nuances
Main uses: in medical/blood contexts ('blood plasma') and physics ('state of matter'). In technology, 'plasma TV' refers to a type of screen. Context is important to know which meaning.
Spanish: plasmaPortuguese (BR): plasmaPortuguese (PT): plasmaChinese (Simplified): 等离子体 - 血浆Chinese (Traditional): 等離子體 - 血漿Hindi: प्लाज्माArabic: بلازماBengali: প্লাজমাRussian: плазмаJapanese: プラズマVietnamese: huyết tương - plasmaKorean: 혈장 - 플라스마Turkish: plazmaUrdu: پلازماIndonesian: plasma
Example Sentences
Stars are made mostly of plasma.
basic
A plasma TV has a bright, colorful screen.
basic
Giving plasma can save someone's life in an emergency.
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The glowing lights in the experiment were actually hot plasma.
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I haven't seen a plasma screen TV in years; everyone has LEDs now.
natural
Doctors used plasma from healthy people to help patients recover.
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