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Infiltrate :: Infiltrate (v. i.) To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.

Areal :: Areal (a.) Of or pertaining to an area; as, areal interstices (the areas or spaces inclosed by the reticulate vessels of leaves)..

Catgut :: Catgut (n.) A sort of linen or canvas, with wide interstices..

Soak :: Soak (v. t.) To make (its way) by entering pores or interstices; -- often with through.

Reticular :: Reticular (a.) Having the form of a net, or of network; formed with interstices; retiform; as, reticular cartilage; a reticular leaf..

Interstice :: 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..

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..

Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.

Permeate :: Permeate (v. t.) To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; -- applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture; as, water permeates sand..

Intersticed :: Intersticed (a.) Provided with interstices; having interstices between; situated at intervals.

Porousness :: Porousness (n.) The open parts; the interstices of anything.

Transude :: Transude (v. i.) To pass, as perspirable matter does, through the pores or interstices of textures; as, liquor may transude through leather or wood..

Retiform :: Retiform (a.) Composed of crossing lines and interstices; reticular; netlike; as, the retiform coat of the eye..

Interstitial :: Interstitial (a.) Of or pertaining to interstices; intermediate; within the tissues; as, interstitial cavities or spaces in the tissues of animals or plants..

Percolate :: Percolate (v. t.) To cause to pass through fine interstices, as a liquor; to filter; to strain..

Abreuvoir :: Abreuvoir (n.) The joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar..

Water-soak :: Water-soak (v. t.) To soak water; to fill the interstices of with water.

Thicken :: Thicken (v. t.) To make close; to fill up interstices in; as, to thicken cloth; to thicken ranks of trees or men..

Percolate :: Percolate (v. i.) To pass through fine interstices; to filter; as, water percolates through porous stone..

Pore :: Pore (v.) A minute opening or passageway; an interstice between the constituent particles or molecules of a body; as, the pores of stones..

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