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liquid crystal
noun
: an organic liquid whose physical properties resemble those of a crystal in the formation of loosely ordered molecular arrays similar to a regular crystalline lattice and the anisotropic refraction of light
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In 1966, Metzger who was always reading scientific publications to keep abreast of advances, saw the cover of Scientific America that discussed liquid crystals which could be used in display devices.
—Tom Teicholz, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Tiny amounts of liquid crystal material are placed in the cells and the sheets are aligned and glued together.
—Willy Shih, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
Distance’s solution adds a set of optics layers on top of most liquid crystal displays (LCDs), which allow its tech to beam an image onto the places where your eyes are focusing.
—Ryan Browne, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2024
In panels like this, the liquid crystals aren’t twisted, but instead run parallel to the panel, in a horizontal orientation.
—Eric Ravenscraft, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1891, in the meaning defined above
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“Liquid crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquid%20crystal. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
Medical Definition
liquid crystal
noun
: an organic liquid whose physical properties resemble those of a crystal in the formation of loosely ordered molecular arrays similar to a regular crystalline lattice and the anisotropic refraction of light
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