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- [plaz-muh]
- /ˈplæz mə/
- /ˈplæ.zəm/
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- [plaz-muh]
- /ˈplæz mə/
Definitions of plasm word
- noun plasm Anatomy, Physiology. the liquid part of blood or lymph, as distinguished from the suspended elements. 1
- noun plasm Cell Biology. cytoplasm. 1
- noun plasm whey. 1
- noun plasm a green, faintly translucent chalcedony. 1
- noun plasm Physics. a highly ionized gas containing an approximately equal number of positive ions and electrons. 1
- noun plasm protoplasm of a specified type 0
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Origin of plasm
First appearance:
before 1705 One of the 50% oldest English words
1705-15; < Late Latin < Greek plásma something molded or formed, akin to plássein to form, mold. See plastic
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Parts of speech for Plasm
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plasm popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for plasm
noun plasm
- corpuscle — Corpuscles are red or white blood cells.
- flesh — the soft substance of a human or other animal body, consisting of muscle and fat.
- cells — a wireless telephone using a system of low-powered radio transmitters, with each transmitter covering a distinct geographical area (cell) and computer equipment to switch a call from one area to another, thus enabling broad-scale portable phone service.
- corpuscles — Plural form of corpuscle.
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