1. the growing together or intermingling of different materials, organisms, or structures
2. a mass or structure formed by the growing together of different crystals or minerals
Usage: geology; mineralogy

Examples

• The intergrowth of quartz and feldspar created a beautiful speckled pattern in the rock.
• Scientists studied the intergrowth of coral species on the reef.
• The mineral specimen showed a complex intergrowth of several different crystals.
• Root intergrowth between the two plants made them difficult to separate.
• The geologist identified an intergrowth of pyrite and chalcopyrite in the ore sample.
• Urban planners encouraged the intergrowth of residential and commercial areas.