Usage Note
Discótico describes a subclass of liquid crystals whose molecules have a flat, disc-like shape, enabling them to stack into columns — hence cristal líquido discótico (discotic liquid crystal). These materials are investigated for organic semiconductor and photovoltaic applications. The term parallels English 'discotic', coined from Latin discus (disc).
Examples
"Los cristales líquidos discóticos forman columnas ordenadas."
Natural Translation
Discotic liquid crystals form ordered columns.

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