intercalation

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Synonyms: interrelation, interpolation, intercalative, intercalating, intercalations, intercalator

Antonyms: interrelation, interpolation, intercalative, intercalating, intercalations, intercalator

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Noun

1. A period inserted into a calendar as in a [[leap year]].
2. {{lb|en|physical chemistry}} The reversible [[insertion]] of a [[molecule]] between two others.
3. {{lb|en|geology}} A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence.

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