(physical chemistry) A form of the liquid crystal (mesomorphic) state in which molecules are arranged in layers that are free to glide over each other with relatively small viscosity.
smectic phase
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 | Liquid crystals |
| Homeotropic alignment |
| Surface freezing |
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