noun
intercalation
Intercalation (noun) means a period added into a calendar, as happens in a leap year.
noun
1
A period added into a calendar, as happens in a leap year.
2
(chemistry) The fitting of one molecule between two others in a way that can be undone.
3
A new layer added within an existing series of layers.
"Their exact relationship to the host-rock is obscure but from their texture and observed metamorphic relationship they are thought to be intrusive dykes rather than intercalations of more basic lava."
— Transactions of the Geological Society of South Africa (1968)
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Etymology
Came from Latin intercalō, formed from inter (“among”) and calō (“call out, proclaim”).
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Rhymes for intercalation
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of intercalation?
"intercalation" (noun) means a period added into a calendar, as happens in a leap year.
What is another word for intercalation?
Other words for "intercalation" include embolism.
What are the different meanings of intercalation?
"intercalation" has 3 main meanings: 1. A period added into a calendar, as happens in a leap year; 2. (chemistry) The fitting of one molecule between two others in a way that can be undone; 3. A new layer added within an existing series of layers.
