intercalation

Noun

countable uncountable

A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year. / (chemistry) The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others. / (geology) A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence.

Japanese Meaning

カレンダーに挿入される期間（うるう年など、追加の日が挿入されること） / （化学）分子が別の2つの分子の間に可逆的に挿入される現象 / （地質学）既存の層序列に新たな層が挿入される現象

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The intercalation of an extra day in February keeps the calendar aligned with the solar year.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

2月に閏日を挿入することで、暦は太陽年と一致するように保たれます。

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Sense（1）

A period inserted into a calendar as in a leap year.

Sense（2）

(chemistry) The reversible insertion of a molecule between two others.

Sense（3）

(geology) A layer introduced into a pre-existing sequence.

Their exact relationship to the host-rock is obscure but from their texture and observed metamorphic relationship they are thought to be intrusive dykes rather than intercalations of more basic lava.

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intercalations

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