Liquid-crystal state

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006689",
  "term": "Liquid-crystal state",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A state of matter that exhibits properties intermediate between those of conventional liquids and solid crystals. It possesses long-range orientational order, characteristic of crystals, but retains the fluidity of a liquid. This anisotropic fluid phase is often observed in certain organic molecules with elongated or disc-like shapes, which can align themselves spontaneously.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "mesomorphic state"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2002, 74, 493. 'Definitions of basic terms relating to polymer liquid crystals (IUPAC Recommendations 2001)' on page 495 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200274030493)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/liquid-crystal-state/"
}