epitaxy
/ˈɛpɪˌtæksi/
noun
- A process in which a thin layer of crystal is grown on top of a crystal substrate, used in making semiconductors and other electronic devices.
- The lab used molecular beam epitaxy to create a new type of solar cell.
- Engineers rely on epitaxy to produce high-quality layers of silicon.
- Epitaxy is essential for manufacturing modern computer chips.