epitaxy

As nouns the difference between epitaxy and semiconductor

is that epitaxy is any of several techniques that grow ordered, crystalline layers on top of an existing monocrystalline substrate while semiconductor is (physics) a substance with electrical properties intermediate between a good conductor and a good insulator.

As nouns the difference between epi and epitaxy

is that epi is a syringe or autoinjector filled with epinephrine, most frequently used for the treatment of acute allergic reactions to avoid or treat the onset of anaphylactic shock while epitaxy is any of several techniques that grow ordered, crystalline layers on top of an existing monocrystalline substrate.

As nouns the difference between epitaxy and heteroepitaxy

is that epitaxy is any of several techniques that grow ordered, crystalline layers on top of an existing monocrystalline substrate while heteroepitaxy is a form of epitaxy in which one kind of crystal is grown upon the surface of a different type.