Definition of NEMATIC

nematic

Plural: nematics

Adj

  • Whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

Noun

  • A liquid crystal whose molecules align in loose parallel lines.

Adjective

  • pertaining to a phase of a liquid crystal

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek νήματος (nḗmatos), genitive of νῆμα (nêma, “thread”).

Scrabble Score: 11

nematic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
nematic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nematic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

nematic is a valid Words With Friends word