plasma

Meanings

• noun

  A state of matter consisting of ionized gases. It is the fourth state of matter and is typically found in stars and various industrial processes.

  - "The sun is composed mainly of plasma."
  - "In fusion reactions, hydrogen plasma is heated to extremely high temperatures."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplazmə/
   
   
   
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Variants

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plasma , plasmas , plasmatic , plasma cell , plasma cells , plasma jet , plasma jets , cell membrane , plasma membrane , plasma membranes , plasma torch , plasma torches , blood plasma , blood plasmas , convalescent plasma , convalescent plasmas

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Etymology

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From the Greek word πλάσμα (plásma) meaning ‘molded’, ‘shaped’ or ‘formed’.

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Trivia

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1. Plasma is the most common state of matter in the universe.

2. Plasma was first discovered in 1879 by Sir William Crookes.

3. Plasma is used in plasma televisions to create images.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ionized gas: Plasma is a gas that has been ionized, meaning that it contains a significant number of free electrons and ions.

2. Fusion reaction: Plasma is used as a fuel in fusion reactions, where atomic nuclei are fused together to release energy.

3. Plasma physics: Plasma physics is the study of the physical properties and behavior of plasmas.

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Culture

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Plasma has cultural significance in various fields such as astronomy, physics, and medicine. In astronomy, plasma is the dominant state of matter in the universe, making up around 99% of all baryonic matter. In physics, plasma is used in various industrial processes such as plasma cutting, plasma etching, and plasma television. In medicine, plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries various proteins and nutrients.

How to Memorize "plasma"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a glowing, ionized gas like the sun or a neon sign.
   - Visualize plasma as a fourth state of matter, distinct from solid, liquid, and gas.

2. associate
   

   - Associate plasma with the fourth state of matter and ionized gases.
   - Remember that plasma is the dominant state of matter in the universe.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Plasma: A Glowing, Ionized, Moldable State
   - Plasma: The Fourth State of Matter

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