Where does “epitaxial” come from?
Epitaxial derives from English epitaxy, which comes from Greek epi- and taxis meaning "arrangement upon," used in crystallography for crystal growth on substrates.
epitaxial (English): Of, pertaining to, or employing epitaxy
Definitions
- Of, pertaining to, or employing epitaxy
Ancestry of “epitaxial”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | epitaxy | An overgrowth in which the overlying crystal is... |
| 2 | English | epi | A syringe or autoinjector filled with... |
| 3 | English | epithelial | Of or pertaining to the epithelium |
| 4 | English | epithelium | A membranous tissue composed of one or more... |
| 5 | New Latin | epithēlium | — |
| 6 | Ancient Greek | ἐπί | as well, besides; For usage in composition, see... |
| 7 | Ancient Greek | Ἡμέρα | — |
| 8 | Ancient Greek | ἦμαρ | day; by day; midday |
| 9 | Proto-Hellenic | ā́mər | day |
| 10 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃mr̥ | heat |
| 11 | Proto-Indo-European | h₂eh₃- | to be hot; to burn |