TERMIUM Plus®

The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.

INTERSTICIAL [1 record]

Record 1 1992-03-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Mineralogy
DEF

Relating to, characteristic of, or being a solid structure in which usu. smaller atoms or ions of one or more nonmetals occupy holes between larger metal atoms or ions in a crystal lattice.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Minéralogie
DEF

[Qualifie un défaut] ponctuel constitué par un atome ou ion supplémentaire placé dans un réseau cristallin entre les emplacements normaux et provoquant autour de lui des déformations de réseau.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Mineralogía
Save record 1

Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank

© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau

Features

Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.

Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.

Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.

Date Modified: