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plasma

/ˈplæzmə/ noun C1
  1. A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons. (countable, uncountable) · plasma arc cutter· plasma cutter
  2. A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin. (countable, uncountable) · blood plasma· lymph plasma
  3. A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments. (countable, dated, uncountable)
  5. A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement. (countable, uncountable)

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