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interstices

/ɪnˈtɜːstɪsiːz/ /ɪnˈtɜːstɪsɪz/

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noun

Interstices, espaces

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 :

"Sunlight streamed through the interstices of the closed window blinds, creating stripes of light on the floor. "

La lumière du soleil traversait les interstices des stores fermés, créant des rayures de lumière sur le sol.

space part material structure gap

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noun

Interstice, espace

A fragment of space.

Examples :

"Dust bunnies gathered in the interstices between the floorboards. "

Des moutons de poussière se sont accumulés dans les interstices entre les planches du plancher.

space gap part structure

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noun

Intervalle, espace de temps

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

Examples :

"The strict rules of the seminary mandated significant interstices between ordination as a deacon and eventual priesthood, allowing time for reflection and further study. "

Les règles strictes du séminaire exigeaient des intervalles importants entre l'ordination comme diacre et l'accès à la prêtrise, ce qui laissait du temps pour la réflexion et l'étude.

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noun

Intervalle, moment de répit

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

Examples :

"During the conference, I used the small interstices between sessions to answer urgent emails. "

Pendant la conférence, j'ai utilisé les petits intervalles entre les sessions pour répondre aux e-mails urgents.

time gap period