Plasmagenic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of, relating to, or designating a plasmagene. not-comparable

    "Any difference between the original lines and the selections must be due either to dominant nuclear mutations, or plasmagenic mutations."

  2. 2
    That forms plasma when heated or subjected to a strong electromagnetic field. not-comparable

    "Among the plasmagenic gases, the most commonly used, can be listed: pure argon, nitrogen, hydrogen, helium or mixtures thereof. This plasma provides a very intense caloric energy and a very strong kinetic energy."

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"Any difference between the original lines and the selections must be due either to dominant nuclear mutations, or plasmagenic mutations."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From plasmagene + -ic. First attested in the 1950s.

Etymology 2

From plasma + -genic.

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