plasma
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
The Sun is constantly spewing out matter and charged particles, sometimes unleashing full-blown solar storms that shoot out giant explosions of plasma and other matter.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
When atomic nuclei crash into one another at nearly the speed of light, they briefly produce quark-gluon plasma, an extraordinarily hot state of matter in which quarks and gluons can move freely.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 3, 2026
In a separate set of experiments, environmental engineer Dr. Amit Kumar combined cold atmospheric plasma with gas dispersion to destroy PFAS.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
The team is now adapting the plasma system to treat larger amounts of contaminated water.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 20, 2026
Slavin was only the first of many who have since turned their bodies into businesses, including nearly two million Americans who currently sell their blood plasma, many of them on a regular basis.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
To avoid creating and managing radioactive waste, TAE wants to use a fuel that requires far hotter plasmas than other fusion companies aim for, posing a bigger physics challenge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 28, 2026
In a new study published in Physical Review E, physicists at Auburn University found that even very weak magnetic fields can significantly change how dusty plasmas behave.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2026
Beyond practical applications, the research also sheds light on natural plasmas found throughout space, including planetary rings and the Sun's atmosphere, where dust and magnetic fields constantly interact.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2026
The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory creates such plasmas by directing 192 powerful laser beams onto hydrogen-containing targets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 28, 2025
One is to use plasmas instead of plates.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
Vocabulary lists containing plasma
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Quantum of Vocabulary: the Parlance of Particle Physics
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Space Science (Astronomy) - Introductory
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
