Noun: intercalation in,tur-ku'ley-shun
- An insertion into a calendar
"The intercalation of February 29th occurs every leap year";
- embolism
- (chemistry) insertion of molecules between layers of a layered material
"The intercalation of lithium ions into graphite is crucial for battery function"
Derived forms: intercalations
Type of: interval, time interval
Part of: calendar
Encyclopedia: Intercalation