Definition of Intercalation

1. Noun. An insertion into a calendar.

Exact synonyms: Embolism
Group relationships: Calendar
Generic synonyms: Interval, Time Interval

Definition of Intercalation

1. n. The insertion of a day, or other portion of time, in a calendar.

Definition of Intercalation

1. Noun. a period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year. ¹

2. Noun. (chemistry) The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others ¹

3. Noun. (geology) A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Intercalation

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Medical Definition of Intercalation

1. Insertion into a pre existing structure, for example (a) nucleotide sequences into DNA (or RNA), (b) molecules into structures such as membranes. This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intercalation

intercalary meristem
intercalary neuron
intercalary staphyloma
intercalary year
intercalate
intercalated
intercalated disc
intercalated disk
intercalated ducts
intercalated nucleus
intercalates
intercalating
intercalating agents
intercalating mutagen
intercalation (current term)
intercalation compound
intercalations
intercalator
intercalators
intercamp
intercampus
intercanalicular
intercapillary
intercapillary cell
intercapillary glomerulosclerosis
intercapital ligament
intercapitular vein
intercapitular veins
intercapped

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