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interstitial
[ in-ter-stish-uhl ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈstɪʃ əl /
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adjective
pertaining to, situated in, or forming interstices.
Anatomy. situated between the cells of a structure or part: interstitial tissue.
noun
Crystallography. an imperfection in a crystal caused by the presence of an extra atom in an otherwise complete lattice.Compare vacancy (def. 6).
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Origin of interstitial
OTHER WORDS FROM interstitial
in·ter·sti·tial·ly, adverbWords nearby interstitial
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British Dictionary definitions for interstitial
interstitial
/ (ˌɪntəˈstɪʃəl) /
adjective
of or relating to an interstice or interstices
physics forming or occurring in an intersticean interstitial atom
chem containing interstitial atoms or ionsan interstitial compound
anatomy zoology occurring in the spaces between organs, tissues, etcinterstitial cells
noun
chem an atom or ion situated in the interstices of a crystal lattice
Derived forms of interstitial
interstitially, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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