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Definition 2024

smectic

smectic

English

Adjective

smectic ‎(not comparable)

(chemistry, physics) Describing a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers

Translations

if a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers

Finnish: smektinen
Italian: smectico

Spanish: esmético m

Derived terms

smectic phase

See also

Noun

smectic ‎(plural smectics)

Such a liquid crystal