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plasmoid

/plæzmoʊd/ noun · British & US
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What does plasmoid mean?

noun

A hypothetical particle or body of plasma, often considered to be a localized region of intense magnetic field and electric current. In science fiction, a plasmoid is sometimes depicted as a sentient, self-sustaining entity.

Example

"The physicist spent years studying the properties of plasmoids in the lab."

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