ˈplæzmə n. (also plasm) 1
the colourless fluid part of
blood,
lymph, or
milk, in
which corpuscles or fat-globules are suspended. 2 =
PROTOPLASM. 3 a
gas of
positive ions
and free electrons
with an approximately
equal positive and
negative charge. 4 a
green variety of
quartz used in
mosaic and
for other decorative purposes. øøplasmatic adj. plasmic adj. [LL, = mould f. Gk plasma -atos f. plasso to shape]