plasma

/ˈplæzmə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: plasmas · plasmata · plasmaing · plasmaed

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.

Noun

Examples

plasma arc cutter

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.

Noun

Examples

blood plasma

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To transform something into plasma.

Verb

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “plasma” mean?

A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.

Is “plasma” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.