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nematic

nematic

1 9.8
A liquid crystal material whose long thin molecules line up but do not form layers
  • noun
  • Specialized
: nemático
  • A nematic is often used in display technologies because of its unique molecular alignment.

Examples

  • The researchers studied the properties of the nematic under different temperatures.

  • When an electric field is applied, the nematic changes its optical properties.

  • The nematic phase is crucial for display technologies.

  • Liquid crystals can exist in a nematic state.

  • Twisted nematic displays are common in budget-friendly televisions due to their efficient manufacturing.

  • The scientist studied how the molecules in a nematic phase exhibit unique optical properties.

  • In certain experiments, researchers observed how the nematic liquid crystal changed when exposed to electric fields.

Synonyms

liquid crystal
vsnematic
  • Specialized
3 4.5

A material that flows like a liquid but has a solid-like internal pattern used in screens

is a specific variety with parallel rod-like molecules that do not form layers

Surface Forms

nematic singular
nematics plural

Morphology

nematic = nemat (opaque) = nemat + ic

The root 'nemat' is not a standalone English word, and the meaning of 'nematic' is specialized and not easily derived from its components.

Etymology

A nematic gets its name from the Greek root nema 'thread' because the rod-like molecules lie like many small threads all in the same direction, which gives the material its special optical behavior.