epitaxial
/ˌɛpɪˈtæksiəl/
adjective
- Relating to the growth of a thin crystalline layer on a crystalline substrate, where the layer follows the same crystal structure as the substrate.
- Epitaxial growth is essential for manufacturing modern computer chips.
- The lab used an epitaxial process to create a high-quality silicon wafer.
- The engineer explained how epitaxial layers improve the performance of solar cells.