plasma
/ˈplæzmə/noun
High School
1
A state of matter consisting of partially ionized gas and electrons.
2
A clear component of blood or lymph containing fibrin.
3
A variety of green quartz, used in ancient times for making engraved ornaments.
4
A mixture of starch and glycerin, used as a substitute for ointments.
5
Protoplasm.
6
A visual effect in which cycles of changing colours are warped in various ways to give the illusion of liquid organic movement.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing
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