plasma
IPA: pɫˈæzmʌ
noun
- (physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
- (hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.
- (mineralogy) A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.
- (medicine, dated) A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
- (computer graphics, demoscene) A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement.
verb
- (science fiction) To transform something into plasma.
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Examples of "plasma" in Sentences
- What consists of plasma
- He had a problem in plasma.
- The plasma contains potassium.
- The strongest labeling is at the plasma membrane.
- This is the carnosinase found in the blood plasma.
- The primary issue is the interaction with the plasma.
- The protein was isolated from the blood plasma of winter flounder.
- The encoded protein is localized to the ER and the plasma membrane.
- Cysteine is catabolized in the gastrointestinal tract and blood plasma.
- Protoplasm is the living contents of a cell that is surrounded by a plasma membrane.
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