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liquid crystal display (LCD)
A liquid crystal sealed between two pieces of glass with a conductive coating. Liquid crystals normally twist light passing through, but a voltage applied between the glass disrupts the order of the molecules, so that the liquid is darkened and forms visible characters. LCDs have been used in watches, calculators, etc.
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