What does ectoplasm mean?
Definitions for ectoplasm
ˈɛk təˌplæz əmec·to·plasm
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Princeton's WordNet
ectoplasmnoun
(spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance
ectoplasmnoun
the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm
Wiktionary
ectoplasmnoun
The visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.
ectoplasmnoun
An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost.
ectoplasmnoun
The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm.
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ectoplasm
Ectoplasm is a term often used in parapsychology and spiritualism to describe a substance or spiritual energy that is said to be produced by physical mediums when in a trance state. This 'substance' is claimed to be associated with the manifestation of spirits or ghosts. Historically, it was described as being like a viscous, slimy, white or grey material. Modern usage may also refer to the substance that makes up ghosts or other spiritual entities in popular culture. However, the existence of ectoplasm has been largely debunked by the scientific community.
Webster Dictionary
Ectoplasmnoun
the outer transparent layer of protoplasm in a developing ovum
Ectoplasmnoun
the outer hyaline layer of protoplasm in a vegetable cell
Ectoplasmnoun
the ectosarc of protozoan
Etymology: [Ecto- + Gr. form.]
Wikidata
Ectoplasm
Ectoplasm is a term coined by Charles Richet to denote a substance or spiritual energy "exteriorized" by physical mediums. Ectoplasm is said to be associated with the formation of spirits; however since World War II reports of ectoplasmic phenomena have declined and many psychical researchers doubt whether genuine cases ever existed.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Ectoplasm
ek′to-plasm, n. the exterior protoplasm or sarcode of a cell.—adjs. Ectoplas′mic, Ectoplas′tic.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of ectoplasm in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of ectoplasm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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- ektoplasmaDanish
- EktoplasmaGerman
- εκτόπλασμαGreek
- ectoplasmaSpanish
- ektoplasmaFinnish
- ectoplasmeFrench
- eicteaplasmaIrish
- ektoplazmaHungarian
- ectoplasmaItalian
- エクトプラズムJapanese
- ectoplasmaDutch
- ektoplasmaNorwegian
- ektoplazmaPolish
- ectoplasmaPortuguese
- эктопла́змаRussian
- ektoplazma, ектоплазмаSerbo-Croatian
- ektoplasmaSwedish
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