Smectic

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Smectic

Adjective

Cleansing.
Astringent; detergent.
Whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.
"The smectic phases, which are found at lower temperatures than the nematic, form well-defined layers that can slide over one another in a manner similar to that of soap. […] There are many different smectic phases, all characterized by different types and degrees of positional and orientational order."

Noun

A liquid crystal having the molecules aligned in this way; a phase of a liquid crystal in which the molecules are so aligned.

Anagrams of Smectic

Words You Can Make

48 words can be made from the letters in "smectic":

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