epitaxic
/ˌɛpɪˈtæksɪk/
adjective
- Relating to the growth of a thin crystalline layer on a crystalline substrate, where the layer follows the same structure as the substrate.
- The epitaxic layer of silicon was grown on a silicon wafer for the new microchip.
- The company specializes in epitaxic growth of semiconductor materials for electronics.
- Scientists used an epitaxic process to create a perfect crystal surface for the experiment.