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growth spiral

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growth spiral [′grōth ‚spī·rəl]
(crystallography)
A structure on a crystal surface, observed after growth, consisting of a growth step winding downward and outward in an Archimedean spiral which may be distorted by the crystal structure.


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Within two years, the facility doubled capacity, and began a growth spiral as Jack's and Tombstone brand products became household names nationwide, and DiGiorno Rising Crust Pizza made its debut in 1995.
Founded in the early 20th Century, Hurghada has been on a continuous growth spiral, so much so that Hurghada is now the leading resort destination along the Red Sea.
GROWTH SPIRAL In 1868, German botanist Wilhelm Hofmeister suggested that the mechanisms of plant development might help explain spiral phyllotaxis.
 
 
 
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