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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The new Spectacles offer a 46 degree field of view at a resolution of 37 pixels per degree, providing impressively sharp visuals via optical waveguides and liquid crystal on silicon (LCoS) micro-projectors.
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This formula delivers these ingredients to the surface layer of your skin via Perricone MD's proprietary liquid crystal delivery, a system that allows for faster and deeper penetration of key ingredients.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Sharp once boasted a world-leading share of the market for liquid crystal panels and solar cells but is now under the umbrella of Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group, which is known throughout the world as Foxconn.
—Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Moin Roberts-Islam, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
This formula delivers these ingredients to the surface layer of your skin via Perricone MD's proprietary liquid crystal delivery, a system that allows for faster and deeper penetration of key ingredients.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 29 Oct. 2024
Sharp once boasted a world-leading share of the market for liquid crystal panels and solar cells but is now under the umbrella of Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group, which is known throughout the world as Foxconn.
—Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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“Liquid crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquid%20crystal. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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