plasma

1. (physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.Examples: "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."countableuncountable

2. (hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.Examples: "blood plasma"; "lymph plasma"countableuncountable

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

4. (medicine, dated) A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.countabledateduncountable

5. (biology, archaic) Protoplasm.archaiccountableuncountable

6. (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.Examples: "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."countableuncountable