intercalation

American  

[in-tur-kuh-ley-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɜr kəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of intercalating; insertion or interpolation, as in a series.

2. something that is intercalated; interpolation.

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Etymology

Origin of intercalation

First recorded in 1570–80, intercalation is from the Latin word intercalātiōn- (stem of intercalātiō ). See intercalate, -ion

Example Sentences

This phenomenon is called intercalation and what the researchers had discovered was titanium gold carbide.

From Science Daily • Apr. 16, 2024

The purpose of intercalation is commonly to modify the host's properties or structure for improved device performance, as seen in, for example, commercial lithium-ion batteries.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024

From lithium-ion batteries to next-generation superconductors, the functionality of many modern, advanced technologies depends on the physical property known as intercalation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024

"We are the first to develop accurate predictive tools for host-guest intercalation energies, and the stability of intercalated compounds," explains Naoto Kawaguchi, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2024

The intercalation of the drug test between application and hiring tilts the playing field even further, establishing that you, and not the employer, are the one who has something to prove.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich