Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a nematic liquid crystal, which has no long-range order but does have orientational order.

“The nematic phase transition occurred as the temperature decreased in the liquid crystal sample.”

2. noun

A type of liquid crystal that has no long-range order but does have orientational order.

“The researcher studied the properties of nematic liquid crystals in the laboratory.”

3. noun

A type of nematode, a worm-like invertebrate animal.

“The nematic worm was found in the soil sample collected from the forest floor.”