What is another word for epitaxy?
Pronunciation: [ˈɛpɪtˌaksi] (IPA) 
Epitaxy is a term commonly used in the field of materials science and engineering that refers to the process of laying down a thin layer of a material onto a substrate. There are several synonyms that are often used in place of the word epitaxy, including epitaxial growth, crystal growth, and crystal epitaxy. Each of these terms refers to the same process of depositing a thin film of a material onto a substrate while maintaining the crystal structure of the material. Other less commonly used synonyms include crystal layering, crystal overgrowth, and epitaxial deposition. Regardless of the term used to describe it, epitaxy plays a critical role in the development of new materials and technologies.
