Suppose that a liquid crystalline material such as cholesteryl benzoate is warmed to well above its liquid crystalline range and then cooled. On cooling, the sample unexpectedly remains clear until it reaches a temperature just below the melting point, at which time it solidifies. What explanation can you give for this behavior?
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