What is the scientific name given to the spaces in between molecules/atoms?

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Hello there

I was wondering, what is the scientificly correct/accepted name given to the little gaps in between molecules/atoms.

I tried looking it up, but all I get is explanations about the uncertainty principle and electron clouds. I just want to know what the "gaps" are called

thanks
 
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