Liquid-crystalline phase

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006691",
  "term": "Liquid-crystalline phase",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A state of matter where molecules exhibit properties between those of conventional liquids and solid crystals. It possesses a degree of long-range orientational order, similar to a crystal, but maintains the ability to flow like a liquid. This phase is characterized by anisotropic physical properties, such as optical birefringence, and can be influenced by temperature or external fields.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "liquid-crystal 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-crystalline-phase/"
}