Interstitial (Adjective)
Meaning
Of or relating to interstices.
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The interstitial spaces in the tissue were found to be a critical area for the spread of the disease.
- Interstitial particles in the material affected its overall strength and durability.
- The artist used interstitial areas of the painting to add subtle shading and depth.
- Interstitial materials were inserted between the layers of the composite to enhance its thermal properties.
- The researchers focused on the interstitial region of the rock formation to better understand its geological history.