Word: smectics
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: smec
tics
Definition: Plural of smectic. Describing a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.
Morphemes:
Affix: smectic
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Describing a class of liquid crystals whose molecules are aligned in layers, with the molecules lying perpendicular to the plane of the layers.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: σμήχειν
Language: grc
Decoded: smekhein
Meaning: to wipe, to cleanse
Affix: -ικός
Language: grc
Decoded: -ikos
Meaning: -ic
Affix: -s
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form many pluralia tantum (nouns that are almost or entirely without singular forms).