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plasmoid

British  
/ ˈplæzˌmɔɪd /

noun

  1. physics a section of a plasma having a characteristic shape

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The aliens wish to travel to a wall in space called the Continuum for the purpose of refueling their ship using energy in the Continuum’s plasmoid wall.

From New York Times • May 3, 2010

The plasmoid was installed in its new quarters.

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

One to cover my expenses on that plasmoid business—that was the Dawn City fare mainly—and the other for the five weeks special duty they figured I was on for them.

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

She glanced once more at the king plasmoid against the wall.

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.

By the simple method of looking where they were thickest, Selan's people even had located the plasmoid which had been producing the others, several days before Mantelish arrived to confirm their find.

From Legacy by Schmitz, James H.