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interstice

/ɪnˈtɜː.stɪs/ /ɪnˈtɚ.stɪs/

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noun

Intersticio, espacio

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.

Examples :

"Dust often collects in the interstices between the keys on my keyboard. "

El polvo a menudo se acumula en los intersticios entre las teclas de mi teclado.

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noun

Intersticio, espacio

A fragment of space.

Examples :

"Sunlight streamed through the interstice between the curtains. "

La luz del sol se filtraba por el intersticio entre las cortinas.

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noun

Intervalo

An interval of time required by the Roman Catholic Church between the attainment of different degrees of an order.

Examples :

"The Church required a mandatory interstice before he could be ordained a priest, allowing time for reflection after becoming a deacon. "

La Iglesia requería un intervalo obligatorio antes de que pudiera ser ordenado sacerdote, lo que le daba tiempo para la reflexión después de convertirse en diácono.

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noun

Intervalo, tiempo libre

(by extension) A small interval of time free to be spent on activities other than one's primary goal.

Examples :

"During the short interstice between classes, Maria quickly checked her emails. "

Durante el corto tiempo libre entre clases, María revisó rápidamente sus correos electrónicos.