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intergrowth
This term is primarily used in technical registers, specifically within geology, mineralogy, and botany. It describes a physical state of fusion where distinct entities lose their individual boundaries to form a single, complex structure. In a geological sense, it often refers to the microscopic interlocking of crystals, which provides clues about the cooling history of a rock.
While the word can describe a process, it most frequently refers to the resulting physical arrangement. It is distinct from simple mixing or layering, as it implies a structural integration that occurs during the growth phase of the materials involved.
Meanings
Examples
The thin section reveals a complex intergrowth of quartz and feldspar.
Look at how these two minerals show a perfect intergrowth under the microscope.
The rock sample exhibits a fine grained intergrowth of plagioclase and pyroxene.
I wonder if this intergrowth occurred during the initial cooling phase.
The intergrowth of the two crystal lattices creates a very durable material.
This specimen shows an unusual intergrowth of organic matter and silica.
The surgeon noted a strange intergrowth of nerve and muscle tissue.
These two vines have formed a permanent intergrowth over the garden fence.
The biological intergrowth of the root systems makes them nearly impossible to separate.
The biological intergrowth of the root systems makes them nearly impossible to separate.