nematic
[ ni-mat-ik ]
/ nɪˈmæt ɪk /
adjective Physical Chemistry. (of liquid crystals)
noting a mesomorphic state in which the arrangement of the molecules is linear.
Compare
smectic.
Words nearby nematic
nemaline myopathy,
neman,
nemat-,
nemathecium,
nemathelminth,
nematic,
nemato-,
nematocide,
nematocyst,
nematoda,
nematode
British Dictionary definitions for nematic
nematic
/ (nɪˈmætɪk) /
adjective
chem
(of a substance) existing in or having a mesomorphic state in which a linear orientation of the molecules causes anisotropic properties
Compare smectic See also liquid crystal
Word Origin for nematic
C20:
nemat (
o)
- (referring to the threadlike chains of molecules in liquid) +
-ic