plasma

  1. Noun.  (physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas.
  2. Noun.  (hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.
  3. Noun.  (hematology) Blood plasma, free of suspended cells, used in transfusions.
  4. Noun.  (mineralogy) A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.
  5. Noun.  (medicine, dated) A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
  6. Noun.  (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.

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