Definitions for ectoplasm
ˈɛk təˌplæz əmec·to·plasm

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ectoplasmnoun

   (spiritualism) a substance supposed to emanate from the body of the medium during a trance

2. ectoplasmnoun

   the outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ectoplasmnoun

   The visible substance believed to emanate from the body of a spiritualistic medium during communication with the dead.

2. ectoplasmnoun

   An immaterial or ethereal substance, especially the transparent corporeal presence of a spirit or ghost.

3. ectoplasmnoun

   The outer granule-free layer of cytoplasm.

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ectoplasmnoun

   the outer transparent layer of protoplasm in a developing ovum

2. Ectoplasmnoun

   the outer hyaline layer of protoplasm in a vegetable cell

3. Ectoplasmnoun

   the ectosarc of protozoan

4. Etymology: [Ecto- + Gr. form.]

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1. 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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Ectoplasm

   ek′to-plasm, n. the exterior protoplasm or sarcode of a cell.—adjs. Ectoplas′mic, Ectoplas′tic.

Matched Categories

1. • Cytoplasm
   • Emanation
   • Spiritualism

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of ectoplasm in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of ectoplasm in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=ectoplasm
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ectoplasm
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ectoplasm
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=ectoplasm
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=ectoplasm
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=ectoplasm