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Rareinterstice
The correct spelling is interstice.
How to pronounce interstice
/ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/
nounIPA: /ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/
Say it like: Int-ers-tis-e
The correct spelling is interstice. A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical ca…
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Definition
noun
- 1.A small opening or space between objects, especially adjacent objects or objects set closely together, as between cords in a rope or components of a multiconductor electrical cable or between atoms in a crystal.
- 2.A fragment of space.
- 3.An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.
- 4.(by extension) A small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.
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