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
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The research team, led by Shu Yang and Yaoye Hong, utilized a dual-material fiber consisting of a stiff Kevlar core and a surrounding shell of liquid crystal elastomer (LCE).
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The structure of these elements are electronically programmable, just like in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), to alter the optical properties of the metamaterial chip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 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
Within the category of LED backlighting, there are also a variety of LCD (liquid crystal display) types.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 24 Dec. 2025
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 23 Apr. 2026
The structure of these elements are electronically programmable, just like in liquid crystal displays (LCDs), to alter the optical properties of the metamaterial chip.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 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
Within the category of LED backlighting, there are also a variety of LCD (liquid crystal display) types.
—Luke Larsen, Wired News, 24 Dec. 2025
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“Liquid crystal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liquid%20crystal. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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