nematic
adjective
ne·mat·ic
ni-ˈma-tik 
: of, relating to, or being the phase of a liquid crystal characterized by arrangement of the long axes of the molecules in parallel lines but not layers compare cholesteric, smectic
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The HP 23er monitor is built around a micro-edge LED-backlit in-plane switching panel, which provides stellar color and contrast when compared to vertical alignment and twisted nematic panels.
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Allen Foster, chicagotribune.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Twisted nematic displays are known for their high refresh rates and low prices.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 25 June 2022
Allen Foster, chicagotribune.com, 22 Dec. 2020
Twisted nematic displays are known for their high refresh rates and low prices.
—Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 25 June 2022
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International Scientific Vocabulary nemat- + -ic entry 1
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
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nematic
adjective
ne·mat·ic
ni-ˈmat-ik
: of, relating to, or being the phase of a liquid crystal characterized by arrangement of the long axes of the molecules in parallel lines but not layers
nematic polypeptide liquid crystals
compare smectic
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