cholesteric en · ADJ
Etymology
From cholesterol, in whose crystals it was first observed, + -ic.
Meanings
- Of or relating to the chiral nematic phase of some liquid crystals in which the molecules are arranged in parallel planes with adjacent planes rotated slightly
- Relating to cholesteric acid or its derivatives
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most cholesteric | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more cholesteric | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Relateds
cholesterate · smectic · nematic
Translations (4)
fr cholestérique (relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals) · ko 콜레스테릭 (relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals) · ja コレステリック (relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals) · it colesterico (relating to chiral nematic phase of crystals)