Definitions

1. noun

a high-temperature ionized gas consisting of positive ions and free electrons, typically occurring in the sun, stars, or in electrical discharges.

“The physicist studied the properties of plasma in the sun’s corona.”

2. noun

a fluid, typically a blood component, that carries cells and platelets through the bloodstream.

“The doctor took a sample of plasma from the patient’s blood to analyze their health.”

3. noun

a television or computer screen display mode where the colors are created using a mixture of red, green, and blue light, typically to produce a wide range of colors.

“The TV had a plasma display, which made the graphics look vibrant and clear.”

4. verb

to convert or treat a substance into a plasma state, especially by heating it.

“The engineer plasma-treated the metal to make it more durable.”

5. noun

a component of a fuel, especially a mixture of fuel and oxidizer, used in a rocket or similar device.

“The spacecraft used a plasma fuel to propel itself into orbit.”