intercalation

Meaning

  1. (countable, uncountable) A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year.
  2. (countable, physical, uncountable) The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others.
  3. (countable, uncountable) A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence.

Synonyms

interlaced scanning

addn

alternate-line scanning

interleaved scanning

line interlace

affix ion

staggered scanning

interlace scan

Translations

Einschiebung

intercalació

Zwischenlagerung

Zwischenmittel

παρένθεση

εμβολή

tussenvoeging

Etymology

From Latin intercalō, from inter (“among”) + calō (“call out, proclaim”).

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