Meaning intercalation
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intercalation


a literary device of inserting one thing into another
Source: macmillandictionary.com

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intercalation


1570s, from Latin intercalationem (nominative intercalatio) "insertion of an intercalary day," noun of action from past participle stem of intercalare "proclaim an intercalary day" [..]
Source: etymonline.com

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intercalation


— The source of leap years, or the addition of an extra day or other period of time in order to reconcile the solar year with that of the calendar we use. This is necessary because the solar [..]
Source: moonconnection.com

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intercalation


(n) an insertion into a calendar
Source: beedictionary.com

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intercalation


This insertion of ions into the crystalline lattice of a host electrode without changing its crystal structure.
Source: mpoweruk.com





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