liquid-crystal state

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.LT06854
A mesomorphic state having long-range orientational order and either partial positional order or complete positional disorder.
Source:
PAC, 2002, 74, 493. 'Definitions of basic terms relating to polymer liquid crystals (IUPAC Recommendations 2001)' on page 495 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200274030493)