interstice
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stɪs noun, plural in·ter·stic·es [-stuh-seez, -stuh-siz] .
[-stuh-seez, -stuh-siz] . 1.
an intervening space.
2.
a small or narrow space or interval between things or parts, especially when one of a series of alternating uniform spaces and parts: the interstices between the slats of a fence.
3.
Roman Catholic Church. the interval of time that must elapse, as required by canon law, before promotion to a higher degree of orders.
4.
an interval of time.
Origin:
1595–1605; < Latin interstitium, equivalent to interstit-, variant stem of intersistere to stand or put between + -ium -ium
1595–1605; < Latin interstitium, equivalent to interstit-, variant stem of intersistere to stand or put between + -ium -ium
Related forms
in·ter·sticed, adjective
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| —n | |
| 1. | a minute opening or crevice between things |
| 2. | physics the space between adjacent atoms in a crystal lattice |
| [C17: from Latin interstitium interval, from intersistere, from | |
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Word Origin & History
interstice
c.1600, from L. interstitium "interval," lit. "space between," from inter- "between" + stem of stare "to stand" (see stet).
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Medical Dictionary
interstice in·ter·stice (ĭn-tûr'stĭs)
n. pl. in·ter·stic·es (-stĭ-sēz', -sĭz)
A small area, space, or hole in the substance of an organ or tissue.
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Science Dictionary
| interstice (ĭn-tûr'stĭs) Pronunciation Key
An opening or space, especially a small or narrow one between mineral grains in a rock or within sediments or soil. |
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Example sentences
And the interstice between dependent and independent language learners should be recognized and respected by the teacher.
The vapors from the gasoline storage tank are returned via the interstice surrounding the fill tube.
The membrane liner is installed in the tank and a partial vacuum is established in the interstice.
Visually inspect the interstice of double-walled tanks for water.
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