Definition of interstice

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Interstice (n.) That which intervenes between one thing and another; especially, a space between things closely set, or between the parts which compose a body; a narrow chink; a crack; a crevice; a hole; an interval; as, the interstices of a wall..

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Areal :: Areal (a.) Of or pertaining to an area; as, areal interstices (the areas or spaces inclosed by the reticulate vessels of leaves)..
Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.
Areola :: Areola (n.) An interstice or small space, as between the cracks of the surface in certain crustaceous lichens; or as between the fibers composing organs or vessels that interlace; or as between the nervures of an insect's wing..
Intersticed :: Intersticed (a.) Provided with interstices; having interstices between; situated at intervals.
Porousness :: Porousness (n.) The open parts; the interstices of anything.
Soak :: Soak (v. t.) To make (its way) by entering pores or interstices; -- often with through.
Interstice :: Interstice (n.) An interval of time; specifically (R. C. Ch.), in the plural, the intervals which the canon law requires between the reception of the various degrees of orders..
Interstices :: Interstices (pl. ) of Interstic.
Gap-toothed :: Gap-toothed (a.) Having interstices between the teeth.
Soak :: Soak (v. i.) To enter (into something) by pores or interstices; as, water soaks into the earth or other porous matter..
Catgut :: Catgut (n.) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices..
Permeation :: Permeation (n.) The act of permeating, passing through, or spreading throughout, the pores or interstices of any substance..
Areolar :: Areolar (a.) Pertaining to, or like, an areola; filled with interstices or areolae..
Commissure :: Commissure (n.) A joint, seam, or closure; the place where two bodies, or parts of a body, meet and unite; an interstice, cleft, or juncture..
Percolate :: Percolate (v. t.) To cause to pass through fine interstices, as a liquor; to filter; to strain..
Water-soak :: Water-soak (v. t.) To soak water; to fill the interstices of with water.
Retiform :: Retiform (a.) Composed of crossing lines and interstices; reticular; netlike; as, the retiform coat of the eye..
Nogging :: Nogging (v. t.) Rough brick masonry used to fill in the interstices of a wooden frame, in building..
Sipe :: Sipe (v. i.) To run or soak through fine pores and interstices; to ooze.
Percolate :: Percolate (v. i.) To pass through fine interstices; to filter; as, water percolates through porous stone..
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