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nematic.

Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek νήματος (nḗmatos), genitive of νῆμα (nêma, “thread”).

noun
  1. A liquid crystal whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

Where this word comes from

From Ancient Greek νήματος (nḗmatos), genitive of νῆμα (nêma, “thread”).

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