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liquid crystal

/ˈlɪkwɪd ˈkrɪstəl/

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/ˈlɪkwɪd ˈkrɪstəl/C1formalscientific
  • ruСостояние вещества, обладающее свойствами, промежуточными между свойствами обычной жидкости и твёрдого кристалла, часто используемое в технологиях отображения, таких как ЖК-экраны.

A state of matter that has properties between those of a conventional liquid and a solid crystal, often used in display technologies such as LCD screens.

  1. C1formal

    A state of matter that has properties between those of a conventional liquid and a solid crystal; molecules are oriented in a crystal-like way but can flow like a liquid.

    ruЖидкий кристалл

    • Liquid crystals are used in many display technologies.
    • The scientist studied the optical properties of liquid crystals.
    • Temperature changes can affect the alignment of liquid crystal molecules.
  2. Display technologyB2formal

    A type of flat-panel display that uses the light-modulating properties of liquid crystals combined with polarizers.

    ruТехнология отображения

    • Most modern computer monitors use liquid crystal displays.
    • The television screen is made of a liquid crystal panel.
    • Liquid crystal technology allows for thin and energy-efficient screens.