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Thus I was able to make pioneering measurements of the height and physical scale of plasma clouds in the ionosphere and also to estimate wind speeds in this region.
Antony Hewish

Meaning of "plasma" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PLASMA

From Late Latin: something moulded, from Greek, from plassein to mould.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF PLASMA

plasma  [ˈplæzmə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PLASMA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Plasma is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PLASMA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Plasma

Plasma or plasm may refer to plasma, an ionized state of matter similar to a gas. It may also refer to...

Definition of plasma in the English dictionary

The first definition of plasma in the dictionary is the clear yellowish fluid portion of blood or lymph in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended. Other definition of plasma is a hot ionized material consisting of nuclei and electrons. It is sometimes regarded as a fourth state of matter and is the material present in the sun, most stars, and fusion reactors. Plasma is also the ionized gas in an electric discharge or spark, containing positive ions and electrons and a small number of negative ions together with un-ionized material.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PLASMA


alisma
əˈlɪzmə
arrivisme
ˌæriːˈviːzmə
cathisma
kəˈθɪzmə
charisma
kəˈrɪzmə
chiasma
kaɪˈæzmə
chloasma
kləʊˈæzmə
coprosma
kəˈprɒzmə
hypocorisma
haɪˌpɒkəˈrɪzmə
klezmer
ˈklɛzmə
melisma
mɪˈlɪzmə
miasma
mɪˈæzmə
mycoplasma
ˌmaɪkəʊˈplæzmə
piroplasma
ˈpɪrəˌplæzmə
plasmodesma
ˌplæzməˈdɛzmə
platysma
plæˈtɪzmə
rusma
ˈrʌzmə
schisma
ˈskɪzmə
toxoplasma
ˌtɒksəʊˈplæzmə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PLASMA

plasm
plasma engine
plasma membrane
plasma screen
plasma torch
plasmagel
plasmagene
plasmagenic
plasmalemma
plasmaphereses
plasmapheresis
plasmasol
plasmatic
plasmatical
plasmic
plasmid
plasmin
plasminogen
plasmodesm
plasmodesma

WORDS THAT END LIKE PLASMA

Alabama
alma
blood plasma
cama
cinema
drama
emma
lama
Lima
ma
mama
Nama
Obama
Oklahoma
Panama
Roma
sama
Tema
thema
ultima

Synonyms and antonyms of plasma in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «plasma» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PLASMA

Find out the translation of plasma to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of plasma from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «plasma» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

血浆
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

plasma
570 millions of speakers

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plasma
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्लाज्मा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البلازما
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

плазмы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

plasma
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রক্তরস
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

plasma
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Plasma
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Plasma
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

血漿
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

혈장
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Plasma
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

plasma
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிளாஸ்மா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्लाझ्मा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

plazma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

plasma
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

osoczu
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

плазми
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

plasma
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

πλάσμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

plasma
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

plasma
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

plasma
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of plasma

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PLASMA»

The term «plasma» is very widely used and occupies the 7.506 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PLASMA» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «plasma» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «plasma» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about plasma

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3 QUOTES WITH «PLASMA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word plasma.
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Paul D. Boyer
Concentrated serum albumin fractionated from blood plasma was effective in battlefield treatment of shock.
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Antony Hewish
Thus I was able to make pioneering measurements of the height and physical scale of plasma clouds in the ionosphere and also to estimate wind speeds in this region.
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Michael Mann
I relate more to the fact that 80-inch plasma has just started to become ubiquitous and in people's homes the fairly decent 5.1 sound system and the big screen isn't that out of reach.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PLASMA»

Discover the use of plasma in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to plasma and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Fundamentals of Plasma Physics
The clarity and completeness of the text makes it suitable for self-learning. Throughout the text the emphasis is on clarity, rather than formality.
J. A. Bittencourt, 2004
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Plasma Physics and Engineering
The book contains an extensive database on plasma kinetics and thermodynamics, many helpful numerical formulas for practical calculations, and an array of problems and concept questions.
Alexander Fridman, Lawrence A. Kennedy, 2004
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Plasma Chemistry
Providing a fundamental introduction to all aspects of modern plasma chemistry, this book describes mechanisms and kinetics of chemical processes in plasma, plasma statistics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and electrodynamics, as well as ...
Alexander Fridman, 2008
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Principles of Plasma Diagnostics
This book provides a systematic introduction to the physics behind measurements on plasmas. It develops from first principles the concepts needed to plan, execute, and interpret plasma diagnostics.
I. H. Hutchinson, 2005
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Plasma Antennas
Additionally, the book presents experimental work in the this cutting-edge area and reveals the latest developments in the field. This in-depth reference is supported with over 70 illustrations and more than 110 equations.
Theodore Anderson, 2011
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Cosmic Plasma
The general background of this monograph and the aim of it is described in detail in Chapter I. As stated in 1.7 it is written according to the principle that "when rigour appears to conflict with simplicity, simplicity is given preference" ...
H. Alfvèn, 1981
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Introduction to Plasma Physics: With Space and Laboratory ...
Advanced undergraduate/beginning graduate text on space and laboratory plasma physics.
Donald A. Gurnett, Amitava Bhattacharjee, 2005
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Handbook of Advanced Plasma Processing Techniques
Pattern transfer by dry etching and plasma-enhanced chemical vapor de position are two of the cornerstone techniques for modern integrated cir cuit fabrication.
R.J. Shul, S.J. Pearton, 2000
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Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing
A Thorough Update of the Industry Classic on Principles of Plasma Processing The first edition of Principles of Plasma Discharges and Materials Processing, published over a decade ago, was lauded for its complete treatment of both basic ...
Michael A. Lieberman, Alan J. Lichtenberg, 2005
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Plasma Physics and Fusion Energy
This book is suitable for graduate students and researchers working in applied physics and nuclear engineering. A large number of problems accumulated over two decades of teaching are included to aid understanding.
Jeffrey P. Freidberg, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PLASMA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term plasma is used in the context of the following news items.
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Sierra Leone starts using Ebola survivors' plasma to treat patients
The first donations of plasma from survivors of the Ebola epidemic in Sierra Leone have been tested on Ebola patients at the 34 Military ... «Sierra Express Media, Jul 15»
2
Make money and help others through plasma donation
Jerome Parnell, the president of Immuno Tek Bio Centers, said people can earn some extra money by donating their plasma at the bio center in ... «Dothan Eagle, Jul 15»
3
Plasma Mobile: Linux-based smartphone operating system
Plasma Mobile is basically a mobile version of the desktop Plasma user interface. It's free and open source software, and while there aren't any ... «Liliputing, Jul 15»
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KalVista snags $33M from big-name VCs to speed plasma kallikrein …
The cash will go toward advancing KalVista's pipeline of plasma kallikrein inhibitors, the most advanced of which is set to enter Phase II next ... «FierceBiotech, Jul 15»
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Glow-in-the-dark trucks use plasma to reduce drag and save fuel
“They are only good for one speed range and they might contribute to drag in other speed ranges,” says Pranay Bajjuri, co-founder of Plasma ... «New Scientist, Jul 15»
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Blood Plasma Market – Global Size, Share, Industry Segments …
Plasma is the liquid portion of the blood. Plasma is the versatile component and makes about 55% of the blood. Plasma is the composite ... «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
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Converde Energy USA Inc. Applies for International Patent for Its …
The company is in the process of making an application for an International Patent for its cutting edge Non-Thermal Plasma Power Supply and ... «Power Engineering Magazine, Jul 15»
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Plasma exchange a first for Bermuda
Therapeutic plasma exchange replaces plasma, the liquid portion of the blood. BHB refers between two and four people a year for the ... «Royal Gazette, Jul 15»
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BHB performs its first plasma exchange on well-known photographer
Therapeutic plasma exchange is a procedure which replaces the plasma – the liquid portion of the blood. There are quite a few conditions ... «Today in Bermuda, Jul 15»
10
Cerus and Unyts Enter Into Agreement for the Use of INTERCEPT …
“Unyts can now offer its hospitals state of the art platelet and plasma ... Blood System for both platelets and plasma in the United States, Europe, ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»

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