Associations to the word «Intercalation»

Wiktionary

INTERCALATION, noun. A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year.
INTERCALATION, noun. (chemistry) The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others.
INTERCALATION, noun. (geology) A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence.
INTERCALATION COMPOUND, noun. (chemistry) a crystalline solid consisting of a host lattice containing voids into which guest atoms or molecules are inserted

Dictionary definition

INTERCALATION, noun. An insertion into a calendar.

Wise words

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