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mesofase

mesophase

noun meh-soh-FAH-seh Rare

Origin: From Greek mesos (middle) + French phase (phase).

Usage Note

Mesofase denotes an intermediate phase of matter between a true crystal and an isotropic liquid — the state characteristic of liquid crystals. The two main mesophase types are nemática and esméctica (nematic and smectic). Liquid-crystal displays (LCD) exploit mesophase behaviour.

Examples

"El material entra en mesofase entre 80 y 120 grados."

Natural Translation

The material enters the mesophase between 80 and 120 degrees.

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