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English
Etymology
From Latin smecticus, from Ancient Greek σμηκτικός (smēktikós), from σμήχειν (smḗkhein, “to wipe, to cleanse”) + -ικός (-ikós, “-ic”).
Pronunciation
Adjective
smectic (not comparable)
- (rare) Cleansing.
- (rare) Astringent; detergent.
- (chemistry, physics) Describing a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.
Derived terms
Translations
of a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers
See also
Noun
smectic (plural smectics)
- A liquid crystal having the molecules aligned in this way.
Romanian
Etymology
Borrowed from French smectique.
Adjective
smectic m or n (feminine singular smectică, masculine plural smectici, feminine and neuter plural smectice)
- smectic
Declension