plasma | |
1. n. (physics) A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas | |
2. n. (hematology) A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin | |
3. n. (hematology) Blood plasma, free of suspended cells, used in transfusions | |
4. n. (mineralogy) A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments. | |
5. n. (medicine, dated) A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments. | |
6. n. (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. | |