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ectoplasm

 

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Noun ectoplasm has 2 senses
  1. ectoplasm - (spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance
    --1 is a kind of
    emanation
  2. ectoplasm - the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm
    --2 is a kind of
    cytoplasm

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Ectoplasm

Definition

Ectoplasm refers to a viscous substance that is believed to emanate from the body of a medium during a spiritualistic trance, often considered as evidence of paranormal activity.

Senses

  1. Sense 1: (Noun) In paranormal context, ectoplasm is a substance believed to be produced by spirits during physical manifestations.
  2. Sense 2: (Noun) In biology, ectoplasm refers to the outer layer of the cytoplasm of a cell.

Usage

  • Popular Usage: Ectoplasm is often associated with spiritual séances and depicted as a glowing substance coming out of the medium's mouth or nose.
  • Local Usage: The local paranormal community firmly believes in the existence and role of ectoplasm during ghost encounters.

Sample Sentences

  1. In the horror movie, the ectoplasm manifested as a misty substance that engulfed the protagonist.
  2. The scientist observed under the microscope the movement of the cell's ectoplasm.
  3. The séance participants were shocked when the medium began expelling ectoplasm, confirming a spiritual presence in the room.
  4. Local ghost hunters claim to have collected samples of ectoplasm during their investigations.

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