plasma
UK: ˈplæzmə | US: ˈplæzmə
n. the liquid part of blood or lymph, carrying cells and nutrients
n. (Physics) an ionized gas state with free electrons and ions
n. (Geology) a green quartz variety
Derived from Greek plasma ("something molded or formed"), rooted in plassein ("to shape"). The term originally described biological fluids (like blood plasma) due to their malleable nature, later extended to physics for ionized gas's fluid-like behavior. The geological sense refers to the mineral's malleable appearance.
Blood plasma is vital for transporting hormones and waste products.
Scientists study plasma to understand fusion energy.
The lab synthesized plasma under extreme temperatures.
Plasma TVs utilize ionized gas to produce images.
The jeweler identified the stone as plasma quartz.