plasma
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A hot, electrically charged gas-like state of matter, or the pale yellow liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
Usage notes
'Plasma' has two unrelated common meanings, one in physics and one in biology, so context makes clear which is meant.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The sun is made almost entirely of _____ rather than solid, liquid, or ordinary gas."
Answer: plasma
In your own words, what does "plasma" mean?
A hot, electrically charged gas-like state of matter, or the pale yellow liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
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