Fourth State of Matter

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
FSM
Pronunciation
/fɔrθ steɪt əv ˈmætər/
Category
Miscellaneous
Related Field
Unclassified

Examples in Context

  1. In this course, students will learn about plasmas, the fourth state of matter.
  2. ( physical chemistry ) the gaseous state of hot ionized material consisting of ions and electrons and present in the stars and fusion reactors : sometimes regarded as a fourth state of matter distinct from normal gasses.
  3. Plasma, which is called the fourth state of matter, has been applied widely in thermal nuclear fusion science, space exploration, military research and development, as well as manufacturing production, et al.
  4. Plasma is a collection which contains a number of positive and negative charged particles, and appears no net space charge. Plasma is called the fourth state of matter in the universe.

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