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Definition of insertion - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
movementact of putting one thing into another
- The insertion of the key opened the door.
2.
writingTECH. word or sentence added into textTECH.
- The editor made an insertion in the article.
3.
medicalTECH. distal end of muscle attachment to boneTECH.
- The insertion of the bicep is near the elbow.
4.
biologyTECH. addition of a nucleotide to a chromosomeTECH.
- A genetic insertion can cause mutations.
5.
textilesTECH. strip of lace or embroidery between materialsTECH.
- The dress featured an insertion of lace.
6.
nuclear physicsTECH. process of going from subcritical to criticalTECH.
- Insertion in nuclear bombs is a critical process.
Images of insertion
strip of lace or embroidery between materials
Expressions with insertion
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short DNA sequence that can move within a genome
The insertion sequence caused a mutation in the bacteria.
reduction in signal strength due to a component
The insertion attenuation was measured at 3 dB.
document specifying dates and scope of a media buy
The agency sent the insertion order to the publisher.
position in digital text where new characters appear when typed
Click to move the insertion point before the first word.
sorting algorithm inserting items into a sorted structure
Insertion sort is efficient for small data sets.
umbilical cord inserts into fetal membranes instead of placenta
The ultrasound revealed an insertion velamentosa.
requiring no force to insert
The connector uses a zero insertion force mechanism for easy installation.
Origin of insertion
Latin, inserere (to put in)
Terms with insertion included in their meaning
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insertion
insert or place something smoothly
insertion opening
narrow opening for inserting something
action
insertion of a finger into the nostril
insertion
insert or squeeze someone or something between two other people or things
machine part
narrow elongated opening in a machine for insertion
film editing
insertion of a film scene during another scene
insertion act
the act of inserting something within something else
medical
insertion of an object or material into the body
conversation insertion
allows inserting a word or comment into a conversation
gene insertion
insertion of genes to replace defective ones
insertion
word or phrase inserted into a sentence
sexuality
sexual activity involving insertion into a partner's body
computer security
the insertion of code into a program
surgical insertion
inserted into the body through surgery
medical
involving the insertion of a graft
insertion process
insertion of something between other parts
medical
insertion of a tube into the body
physics
insertion of ions into a material's structure
phonology
insertion of a sound into a word's pronunciation
grafting
insertion of plant buds into another plant
insertion
insert a sibilant sound before or after another
telecommunications
insertion of non-information bits into a data stream
cybersecurity
data insertion attack without direct feedback
medical
insertion of a cannula into a body organ
Examples of insertion in a sentence
He felt a slight pain during the insertion of the needle. Her insertion changed the tone of the essay. The insertion was crucial for clarity. The insertion of the tendon is crucial for movement. Doctors examined the insertion point for damage. Insertion of genes can alter traits.
The insertion caused a genetic disorder. She admired the delicate insertion on the tablecloth. The blouse had an insertion that added elegance. The insertion of control rods is crucial in reactors. Insertion during the experiment led to unexpected results.
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- French:insertion, ajout, ...
- German:Einfügung, Einschub, ...
- Italian:inserimento, aggiunta, ...
- Spanish:inserción, añadido, ...
- Portuguese:inserção, passagem a crítico, ...
- Chinese:插入, 插入语, ...
- Japanese:挿入, 追加文, ...
- Arabic:إِدْخَال, مَوْضِع الاِلْتِصَاق, ...
- Hebrew:הַכְנָסָה, הוֹסָפָה, ...
- Russian:вставка, включение, ...
- Ukrainian:вставлення, додавання, ...
- Hindi:प्रवेशन, अंतःक्षेप, ...
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