also: ネマチックえきしょう
noun
nematic liquid crystal
Technical term in physics and display technology. Refers to a phase of liquid crystal where molecules are oriented in parallel but not arranged in layers.
ネマティック液晶はディスプレイに広く使われている。
Nematic liquid crystals are widely used in displays.
From English 'nematic' (coined from Greek 'nema' meaning thread) + 液晶 (liquid crystal).