intercalating
ˌɪntəˈkæleɪtɪŋ
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Definition of intercalating - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sequence changeTECH.inserting elements into a sequenceTECH.
  • The intercalating process adjusted the calendar dates.
embedding inserting
2.
chemistryTECH.inserting between layers or structuresTECH.
  • The intercalating agent modified the DNA structure.
embedding infiltrating inserting
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Origin of intercalating

Latin, inter (between) + calare (to proclaim)

Examples of intercalating in a sentence

  • The intercalating technique was used in the experiment.
  • The intercalating compound altered the material's properties.
  • Researchers studied the intercalating molecules in the experiment.

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  1. French:intercalant, ...
  2. German:interkalierend, ...
  3. Italian:intercalante, ...
  4. Spanish:intercalante, insertante, ...
  5. Portuguese:intercalante, ...
  6. Chinese:插入的, 插层的, ...
  7. Japanese:挿入する, 介在する, ...
  8. Arabic:إِدْرَاجِي, مُدخِل بَيْني, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּשְׁתָּל, ...
  10. Russian:интеркалирующий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:інтеркаляційний, інтеркалюючий, ...
  12. Hindi:इंटरकलेटिंग, अंतःस्थापित, ...
intercalate
ɪnˈtɜrkəˌleɪt

Definition of intercalate - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
general insertionTECH.insert something between other thingsTECH.
  • He intercalated a note into the book.
insert introduce
2.
molecular biologyTECH.insert a substance between moleculesTECH.
  • The dye can intercalate between DNA strands.
embed implant insert
3.
calendarTECH.insert an extra day into a calendarTECH.
  • The committee decided to intercalate a day in February.
insert interpose
4.
geologyTECH.insert layers or material between othersTECH.
  • Scientists can intercalate foreign molecules between the layers of graphene..
embed insert
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cell inserted between other cells or layers
The intercalate cell was observed between the muscle fibers.

Origin of intercalate

Latin, inter (between) + calare (proclaim)

Examples of intercalate in a sentence

  • The editor intercalated additional scenes into the film.
  • Researchers intercalate chemicals into the cell membrane.
  • The scientist managed to intercalate the compound into the protein structure.
  • They had to intercalate a day to align the calendar.
  • Astronomers suggested to intercalate an extra day this year.
  • Engineers intercalate insulation between the walls for better thermal efficiency.

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  1. French:intercaler, ajouter, ...
  2. German:einfügen, interkalieren, ...
  3. Italian:intercalare, aggiungere, ...
  4. Spanish:intercalar, ...
  5. Portuguese:intercalar, adicionar um dia, ...
  6. Chinese:插入, 添加, ...
  7. Japanese:挿入する, 組み込む, ...
  8. Arabic:أَدْخَلَ, دَسَّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַכְנִיס, לְהִשְׁתַּלֵּב, ...
  10. Russian:вставить, встраивать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вставляти, вставити, ...
  12. Hindi:डालना, स्थापित करना, ...
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