epitaxy

noun /'ɛpɪ,tæksi/

Definition
growing a crystal layer of one mineral on the crystal base of another mineral in such a manner that its crystalline orientation is the same as that of the substrate
Example
'epitaxy' can be found in many classic books.
Etymology
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Archaic
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Obsolete
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Vowels
3
Consonants
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Length
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