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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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..
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..
Gap-toothed :: Gap-toothed (a.) Having interstices between the teeth.
Retiform :: Retiform (a.) Composed of crossing lines and interstices; reticular; netlike; as, the retiform coat of the eye..
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..
Infiltrate :: Infiltrate (v. i.) To enter by penetrating the pores or interstices of a substance; to filter into or through something.
Interstitial :: Interstitial (a.) Of or pertaining to interstices; intermediate; within the tissues; as, interstitial cavities or spaces in the tissues of animals or plants..
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..
Interstices :: Interstices (pl. ) of Interstic.
Pervade :: Pervade (v. t.) To pass or flow through, as an aperture, pore, or interstice; to permeate..
Sipe :: Sipe (v. i.) To run or soak through fine pores and interstices; to ooze.
Soak :: Soak (v. i.) To enter (into something) by pores or interstices; as, water soaks into the earth or other porous matter..
Areal :: Areal (a.) Of or pertaining to an area; as, areal interstices (the areas or spaces inclosed by the reticulate vessels of leaves)..
Porous :: Porous (n.) Full of pores; having interstices in the skin or in the substance of the body; having spiracles or passages for fluids; permeable by liquids; as, a porous skin; porous wood..
Reticular :: Reticular (a.) Having the form of a net, or of network; formed with interstices; retiform; as, reticular cartilage; a reticular leaf..
Pore :: Pore (v.) A minute opening or passageway; an interstice between the constituent particles or molecules of a body; as, the pores of stones..
Soak :: Soak (v. t.) To make (its way) by entering pores or interstices; -- often with through.
Percolate :: Percolate (v. i.) To pass through fine interstices; to filter; as, water percolates through porous stone..
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