intercalation

Definitions of intercalation
  1. noun
    the act of putting one thing into another
    synonyms: insertion
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    instillation
    the introduction of a liquid (by pouring or injection) drop by drop
    inclusion
    the act of enclosing something inside something else
    injection
    the forceful insertion of a substance under pressure
    transfusion, transfusion sanguine
    the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
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