intergrowth
/ˌɪntərˈɡroʊθ/
noun
- The process or result of two or more things growing together or into each other, especially crystals or plants.
- The intergrowth of different crystals created a unique pattern in the rock.
- In the forest, we saw an intergrowth of ivy and tree branches.
- The mineral sample showed a beautiful intergrowth of quartz and feldspar.
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