liquid crystal
"Liquid crystals" are unique materials that combine properties of both liquids and solid crystals, making them essential in various display technologies.
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Definition
C1Material Science
(technical, academic)A state of matter that flows like a liquid but has molecules arranged in a regular pattern similar to a crystal.
Example
- Liquid crystals are widely used in the screens of smartphones and televisions.
C1Display Technology
(technical, academic)A material that exhibits properties between those of a liquid and a solid crystal, often used in LCD screens.
Example
- The clarity of the image on an LCD screen is due to the properties of liquid crystals.
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