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plasmoid

British

/ ˈplæzˌmɔɪd /

noun

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

There had been no previous indications that the U-League's screening of its scientists, in connection with the plasmoid find, might have been strategically loused up from the start.

From Legacy by James H. Schmitz

They'd considered the possibility that somebody was controlling Trigger Argee, or attempting to control her, because of her connections with the plasmoid operations.

From Legacy by James H. Schmitz

Meanwhile we now at least have plasmoid material to waste.

From Legacy by James H. Schmitz

The plasmoid moved its front end back and forth across the damaged area.

From Legacy by James H. Schmitz

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