Cholesteric

Pronunciation: /ˈtʃoʊˈɫɛstˈɛɹɪk/

Cholesteric (adjective)

  1. Describes a type of liquid crystal with molecules arranged in layers that twist slightly.

Examples

  • The cholesteric phase is crucial in display technology.
  • Cholesteric materials exhibit unique optical properties.

Common collocations: cholesteric phase, cholesteric structure, cholesteric liquid crystals

Synonyms of Cholesteric

Formal