[ˈsmɛktɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- denoting or involving a state of a liquid crystal in which the molecules are oriented in parallel and arranged in well-defined planes


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Origin:
late 17th century: via Latin from Greek smēktikos ‘cleansing’ (because of the soaplike consistency)

[ˈsmɛktɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a smectic substance


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Origin:
late 17th century: via Latin from Greek smēktikos ‘cleansing’ (because of the soaplike consistency)