disclination

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noun

Any of several defects in rotational symmetry, especially in the orientation of the molecules of a liquid crystal; related to dislocation and dispiration.

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Meanings

noundisclination (countable and uncountable, plural disclinations)

plural disclinations

  1. countableuncountablenatural sciencesAny of several defects in rotational symmetry, especially in the orientation of the molecules of a liquid crystal; related to dislocation and dispiration.
  2. countableuncountablemedicineextorsion
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APA

disclination. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/disclination

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