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Particular mesophase formed by a binary mixture, the components of which do not separately form mesophases, with the particular mesophase existing above the melting points of both components.

Note 1: The formation of an induced mesophase usually results from an attractive interaction between unlike species, the strength of which exceeds the mean of the strengths of the interactions between like species.

Note 2: Examples of such interactions that have been noted are dipolar/non-polar, charge- transfer and quadrupolar.

Note 3: Mesophases can also be induced when the free-volume between the large, irregular molecules of one component is filled by the smaller molecules of the second component. Such mesophases have been called filled smectic mesophases although the term ‘induced’ is recommended.

Note 4: A monotropic mesophase can be stabilised in a mixture when, as a result of melting-point depression, a metastable mesophase becomes stabilised. Such a mesophase is distinct from an induced mesophase.