smectic

smec.tic

adj.（形容词）
Of or relating to the mesomorphic phase of a liquid crystal in which molecules are closely aligned in a distinct series of layers, with the axes of the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.
层列液晶的：液晶的介晶阶段的或与其相关的，分子紧密地排列成不同的层，分子轴心的排列方式与该层的平面垂直

来源：
From Greek smôktos [smeared]
From Greek smôktos [smeared]
from smôkhein [to wash off]
from smôkhein [to wash off]