Interstitial
adjective
Relating to or located in small spaces between things.
The interstitial fluids in the body are those that are found in the spaces between cells.
Often appears as...
- interstitial fluids
- interstitial spaces
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Academic
adjective
Appearing or happening in the middle of something, or between parts or events.
The narrative is interrupted by interstitial commentaries.
Often appears as...
- interstitial commentaries
- interstitial appearances
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Academic
adjective
In physics, interstitial refers to atoms or ions occurring in the interstices (spaces) of a crystal lattice.
Interstitial atoms are usually much smaller than the atoms of the crystal itself.
Often appears as...
- interstitial atoms
- interstitial defects
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Technical
adjective
In medicine, relating to or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ.
Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder syndrome.
Often appears as...
- interstitial cystitis
- interstitial lung disease
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Technical
adjective
Relating to or located in small spaces between things.
The interstitial fluids in the body are those that are found in the spaces between cells.
Often appears as...
- interstitial fluids
- interstitial spaces
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
Appearing or happening in the middle of something, or between parts or events.
The narrative is interrupted by interstitial commentaries.
Often appears as...
- interstitial commentaries
- interstitial appearances
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
adjective
In physics, interstitial refers to atoms or ions occurring in the interstices (spaces) of a crystal lattice.
Interstitial atoms are usually much smaller than the atoms of the crystal itself.
Often appears as...
- interstitial atoms
- interstitial defects
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
adjective
In medicine, relating to or situated in the small, narrow spaces between tissues or parts of an organ.
Interstitial cystitis is a painful bladder syndrome.
Often appears as...
- interstitial cystitis
- interstitial lung disease
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/2Biological Context
Often used in biology to discuss fluids or structures not contained within cells, but in the surrounding space.
The research focused on the role of interstitial fluid in nutrient transport.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Significance
Highlights the importance of spaces that might seem insignificant but have a crucial function.
The interstitial spaces in coral reefs are vital for marine life.
Pro Tip 1/2Biological Context
Often used in biology to discuss fluids or structures not contained within cells, but in the surrounding space.
The research focused on the role of interstitial fluid in nutrient transport.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Significance
Highlights the importance of spaces that might seem insignificant but have a crucial function.
The interstitial spaces in coral reefs are vital for marine life.
Pro Tip 1/2Biological Context
Often used in biology to discuss fluids or structures not contained within cells, but in the surrounding space.
The research focused on the role of interstitial fluid in nutrient transport.
Pro Tip 2/2Physical Significance
Highlights the importance of spaces that might seem insignificant but have a crucial function.
The interstitial spaces in coral reefs are vital for marine life.
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Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
forms an interstitial it's connective tissue and it forms around everything else so with the internal scans you can find casts very accurate casts of nerves of the brain of the ears the nose the sensory organs of parts of the viscera of all sorts of
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How to use a paper towel...
fold is important because it allows interstitial suspension you don't have to remember that part for trusted cuts
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Joe Smith: How to use a...
Shake. Fold. Cuts itself. Fold. The fold is important because it allows interstitial suspension.
Video examples
Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
forms an interstitial it's connective tissue and it forms around everything else so with the internal scans you can find casts very accurate casts of nerves of the brain of the ears the nose the sensory organs of parts of the viscera of all sorts of
Video examples
How to use a paper towel...
fold is important because it allows interstitial suspension you don't have to remember that part for trusted cuts
Video examples
Joe Smith: How to use a...
Shake. Fold. Cuts itself. Fold. The fold is important because it allows interstitial suspension.
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Quote examples
Mikaela Shiffrin
American Athlete
I always practice, even on the cat tracks or in those interstitial periods. My dad says, 'Even when you're just stopping, be sure to do it right, maintaining a good position, with counter-rotational force.' These are the kinds of things my dad says, and I'm like, 'Shut up.
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Tiffany Thornton
American Actress
I filmed an interstitial with Allisyn Ashley Arm and Matthew Scott Montgomery one day. And we made up this weird thing 'cause we had to lay in the grass for, like, ten hours, and it was really itchy. So we call ourselves The Grass Gang.
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Mikaela Shiffrin
American Athlete
I always practice, even on the cat tracks or in those interstitial periods. My dad says, 'Even when you're just stopping, be sure to do it right, maintaining a good position, with counter-rotational force.' These are the kinds of things my dad says, and I'm like, 'Shut up.
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Tiffany Thornton
American Actress
I filmed an interstitial with Allisyn Ashley Arm and Matthew Scott Montgomery one day. And we made up this weird thing 'cause we had to lay in the grass for, like, ten hours, and it was really itchy. So we call ourselves The Grass Gang.
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