plasma

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.

   “plasma arc cutter”

   “plasma cutter”

   “Oxygen and hydrogen nuclei are intermixed with free electrons. The whole mix is electrically neutral. This is actually considered a new stage of matter called a plasma. You can see an example of an electrically produced plasma in a fluorescent light bulb or in a plasma television.”

2. (countable, uncountable)A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.

   “blood plasma”

   “lymph plasma”

3. (countable, uncountable)A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.

   “hair-pins of jade, ivory, and plasma”

4. (countable, dated, uncountable)A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
5. (archaic, countable, uncountable)Protoplasm.
6. (countable, uncountable)A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement.

   “Has anyone here written a plasma demo in C/C++ who would be willing to explain to me exactly how it works?”

   “However, it displayed some unique copper magic routines and plasma effects.”

   “This creates the classic 'plasma' effect seen in many demoscene videos.”

verb

1. (transitive)To transform something into plasma.