1. the liquid part of blood that contains proteins and other substances but no blood cells
Usage: medical
2. a state of matter consisting of highly ionized gas with free electrons and ions
Usage: physics
3. a flat-screen television or computer monitor that uses plasma technology
Usage: technology

Examples

• The doctor explained that plasma makes up about 55% of blood volume.
• Blood plasma can be donated separately from red blood cells.
• The sun’s core contains plasma at extremely high temperatures.
• Lightning creates a brief plasma channel in the air.
• They bought a 50-inch plasma TV for the living room.
• Plasma screens were popular before LED displays became common.
• The plasma donation center helps supply hospitals with needed blood products.