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epitaxis

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[ep-i-tak-sis] / ˌɛp ɪˈtæk sɪs /

noun

Crystallography.

an oriented overgrowth of crystalline material upon the surface of another crystal of different chemical composition but similar structure.

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epitaxes

plural

Etymology

Origin of epitaxis

From New Latin, dating back to 1950–55; see origin at epi-, -taxis

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