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
Rather, the technology that’s translating the broadcast signal to an image is the same old liquid crystal display (LCD) technology that has been around for more than a decade, and in the past couple of years vanquished the competing technology, plasma TVs.
—
IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2015
Photograph: Daisuke Takimoto In addition, when the doors are closed, the liquid crystal shutters on the windows on both sides will darken to create a dimmer, more private space.
—Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for liquid crystal
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
IEEE Spectrum, 2 Jan. 2015
Photograph: Daisuke Takimoto In addition, when the doors are closed, the liquid crystal shutters on the windows on both sides will darken to create a dimmer, more private space.
—Daisuke Takimoto, WIRED, 9 Oct. 2024
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.
—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
See All Example Sentences for liquid crystal
Cite this Entry
“Liquid crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquid%20crystal. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share