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plasma
In physics, a state of matter in which a gas is heated so strongly that the atoms break down into ions and electrons. It is often referred to as the fourth state of matter.
Sterne wie unsere Sonne bestehen hauptsächlich aus Plasma.
Stars like our sun consist mainly of plasma.
plasma
In biology and medicine, the liquid, cell-free component of blood, which contains water, proteins, and salts, among other things. It makes up more than half of blood volume.
Für die Behandlung werden aus dem Blutplasma des Spenders wichtige Antikörper gewonnen.
For the treatment, important antibodies are obtained from the donor's blood plasma.
plasma TV
A colloquial short form for a plasma screen or plasma television, a specific technology for flat-screen displays.
Wir haben uns einen neuen, größeren Plasma für das Wohnzimmer gekauft.
We bought a new, larger plasma TV for the living room.
You can recognize the meaning of 'Plasma' (plasma) from the context. In physics, it is about gas, stars, and energy. In medicine, words like blood, donor, and antibodies are typical. In everyday language, it usually refers to a television.
Die Forschung an heißem Plasma ist wichtig für die Kernfusion. (Physik)
Research on hot plasma is important for nuclear fusion. (physics)
In a medical context, fixed combinations such as 'Plasma spenden' (to donate plasma), 'Blutplasma' (blood plasma), or 'aus Plasma gewinnen' (to obtain from plasma) are very common. The word is often connected with blood donation and medical treatments.
Gesunde Menschen können regelmäßig Plasma spenden.
Healthy people can donate plasma regularly.
The use of 'Plasma' (plasma TV) for a television is colloquial. In specialist electronics stores or in advertising, people usually speak more precisely of 'Plasma-Fernseher' (plasma television) or 'Plasma-Bildschirm' (plasma screen).
Mein neuer Plasma hat eine tolle Bildqualität.
My new plasma TV has great picture quality.
serum
Plasma and serum are both liquids associated with blood, but they are described differently. Plasma is the liquid, cell-free component of blood and contains proteins and salts, among other things. Serum is obtained from blood, contains antibodies, and can be used medically.
Das Labor untersucht das Plasma auf Proteine und Salze.
The laboratory tests the plasma for proteins and salts.
Die Ärztin verwendet das Serum mit den benötigten Antikörpern zur Behandlung.
The doctor uses the serum containing the necessary antibodies for the treatment.
