Nematic

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A liquid crystal whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

    "It is easy to see, however, that the same coefficients in nematics determine the adiabatic deformations also."

Adjective
  1. 1
    Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

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"It is easy to see, however, that the same coefficients in nematics determine the adiabatic deformations also."

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νήματος (nḗmatos), genitive of νῆμα (nêma, “thread”).

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nematic phaseliquid crystal

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