calamitic

English

Etymology

From Latin calamus (“a reed”).

Adjective

calamitic (comparative more calamitic, superlative most calamitic)

  1. (chemistry) Rod-shaped; long and thin.
    Coordinate term: discotic

Usage notes

Derived terms

  • nematic calamitic
  • smectic calamitic
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