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linker.

That which links.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɪŋkɚ/General-American/ˈlɪŋkə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. That which links.

  2. A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

  3. A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.

  4. A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.

  5. A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements. Synonym of ligature (a linker word that is classified as a separate part of speech, usually present in Philippine languages)

  6. A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

    informal
Where this word comes from

From link + -er

verb/ˈlɪŋkɚ/General-American/ˈlɪŋkə/Received-Pronunciation
  1. To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

Where this word comes from

From link + -er

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