What is another word for liquid crystal?
Pronunciation: [lˈɪkwɪd kɹˈɪstə͡l] (IPA) 
Liquid crystal, also known as LCs, is a substance that exhibits a unique molecular organization that results in the alignment of its molecules in a specific direction. This material can be found in many devices such as calculators, watches, and computer screens. There are other terms that are used interchangeably with liquid crystal, and these include cholesteric liquid crystalline, smectic liquid crystalline, and nematic liquid crystalline. The term liquid crystal is derived from the fact that at certain temperatures, the substance exhibits liquid-like behavior by flowing, while also maintaining crystal-like properties such as optical and electrical anisotropy. Overall, the technology surrounding liquid crystal has revolutionized various industries and will continue to do so in the future.
