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

Examples of liquid crystal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

My research focused on simulating how special light waves interact in liquid crystals and using simple equations to approximate and understand those interactions. — Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

Key features include a proprietary liquid crystal display with a 51-degree field of view, 16 million colors, and dual Snapdragon processors for enhanced performance and visuals. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026

Courtesy of Snap Specs The lenses are liquid crystal on silicon microdisplays. — Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 16 June 2026

Although liquid crystal elastomers are still in the early stages of industrial adoption, this new printing framework is expected to move artificial muscles into practical applications such as soft robotics, energy damping, and biomedicine. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 1 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1891, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for liquid crystal

• polycrystal
• distal
• pistil
• pistol

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