Definition of interstice

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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..

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Nogging :: Nogging (v. t.) Rough brick masonry used to fill in the interstices of a wooden frame, in building..
Percolate :: Percolate (v. i.) To pass through fine interstices; to filter; as, water percolates through porous stone..
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..
Retiform :: Retiform (a.) Composed of crossing lines and interstices; reticular; netlike; as, the retiform coat of the eye..
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..
Sipe :: Sipe (v. i.) To run or soak through fine pores and interstices; to ooze.
Gap-toothed :: Gap-toothed (a.) Having interstices between the teeth.
Pore :: Pore (v.) A minute opening or passageway; an interstice between the constituent particles or molecules of a body; as, the pores of stones..
Abreuvoir :: Abreuvoir (n.) The joint or interstice between stones, to be filled with mortar..
Intersticed :: Intersticed (a.) Provided with interstices; having interstices between; situated at intervals.
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..
Infiltrate :: Infiltrate (v. i.) To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.
Permeation :: Permeation (n.) The act of permeating, passing through, or spreading throughout, the pores or interstices of any substance..
Soak :: Soak (v. t.) To make (its way) by entering pores or interstices; -- often with through.
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..
Murdress :: Murdress (n.) A battlement in ancient fortifications with interstices for firing through.
Thicken :: Thicken (v. t.) To make close; to fill up interstices in; as, to thicken cloth; to thicken ranks of trees or men..
Interstices :: Interstices (pl. ) of Interstic.
Porousness :: Porousness (n.) The open parts; the interstices of anything.
Pervade :: Pervade (v. t.) To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate..
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