Phrase Hound found 13 phrases and 11 compound words that contain insertion. The most common are listed below. Open insertion in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 13
- insertion sortA sorting algorithm that performs its task by inserting new items into a pre-existing sorted data structure.
- insertion reactionA class of reaction in which a bond (typically a double bond) is broken and a small molecule (such as carbon monoxide) is inserted in its place
- insertion timeThe length of time which is required to rearrange a subcritical mass of fissile material into a prompt critical mass.
- self-insertionA literary device in which the author writes himself or herself into the story as a character.
- Schensted insertionThe insertion step of the Schensted algorithm.
- leaf insertionIn liverworts, the angle and orientation of the plane of the leaves with respect to the axis of the stem.
- insertion orderA document that specifies the dates and scope of a media buy. Used in print, online, and broadcast media.
- insertion ordersplural of insertion order: A document that specifies the dates and scope of a media buy. Used in print, online, and broadcast media.
- insertion reactionsplural of insertion reaction: A class of reaction in which a bond (typically a double bond) is broken and a small molecule (such as carbon monoxide) is inserted in its place
- insertion sortsplural of insertion sort: A sorting algorithm that performs its task by inserting new items into a pre-existing sorted data structure.
- insertion timesplural of insertion time: The length of time which is required to rearrange a subcritical mass of fissile material into a prompt critical mass.
- plane of insertionA plane that passes through the point of insertion of a lateral organ and coincides with the main axis and that of the organ.
- planes of insertionplural of plane of insertion: A plane that passes through the point of insertion of a lateral organ and coincides with the main axis and that of the organ.
Compound words 11
- indelEither an insertion or deletion mutation in the genetic code.
- disinsertionA tear (rupture) near the periphery of the retina.
- postinsertionAfter insertion.
- postinsertionalAfter an insertion.
- preinsertionalBefore an insertion.
- deinsertionThe undoing of a previous insertion
- microinsertionA very small-scale insertion
- misinsertionFaulty insertion
- noninsertionAbsence of insertion; failure to insert.
- preinsertionPrior to insertion