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

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

When applied to create helmet visors, Irid's light-sensitive photochromic system uses liquid crystal film, a solar panel, a high-precision base lens, and an advanced mirror coating. — Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026

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

The screen uses Amazon’s negative liquid crystal design to enhance picture quality while reducing the number of protective laminate layers required. — PC Magazine, 12 Nov. 2025

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