Epitaxy

noun

/ˈɛpətæks.i/

Word Frequency: 0.3

Definitions

1.nounAn overgrowth in which the overlying crystal is either induced into the same orientation, or otherwise grows under the influence of the underlying crystal into the same orientation.

Synonyms

metalorganic heteroepitaxy epigrowth exomorphism morphotropism epitheliotropism exogeny plesiomorphism pseudomorphism epitype endogenesis promorphology

🔗 Find words with "epitaxy" in A2Z Word Finder

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.