interleaf
ˈɪntərˌliːf
interleaves
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Definition of interleaf - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
booksTECH.sheet inserted between the pages of a bookTECH.
  • He found an old photograph used as an interleaf in the novel.
insert slip sheet
2.
packagingTECH.sheet separating layers on a palletTECH.
  • An interleaf was used between the glass sheets.

Verb

tr.
booksTECH.insert leaves between pages for protection or separationTECH.
  • The librarian interleafed tissue paper between the old book's pages.
insert interpose
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Images of interleaf

  • interleaf: sheet inserted between the pages of a book
    sheet inserted between the pages of a book
  • interleaf: sheet separating layers on a pallet
    sheet separating layers on a pallet

Origin of interleaf

Latin, inter (between) + folium (leaf)

Examples of interleaf in a sentence

  • A pressed flower was found on the interleaf.
  • Each layer of metal was separated by an interleaf.
  • The interleaf prevented scratches on the delicate surfaces.
  • She carefully interleafed notes between the pages of her journal.
  • To preserve the artwork, they interleafed sheets of acid-free paper.

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  1. French:feuillet intercalaire, intercaler, ...
  2. German:Zwischenblatt, zwischenlegen, ...
  3. Italian:foglio intercalato, inserire fogli, ...
  4. Spanish:página intercalada, intercalar, ...
  5. Portuguese:folha intercalada, interfolhar, ...
  6. Chinese:插页, 夹入, ...
  7. Japanese:中間紙, 挟む, ...
  8. Arabic:وَرَقَة فَاصِلَة, أدرَجَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:דַּף פְּנִימִי, לְהַכְנִיס דַּפִּים, ...
  10. Russian:прокладочный лист, вставлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:прокладка, вставляти, ...
  12. Hindi:अंतरपत्र, पत्ते डालना, ...
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