linker

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/ˈlɪŋkə/ English

Definitions

noun

That which links.
A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.
A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.
(grammar) A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.

verb

To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

Related words

Synonyms

link editor linkage conjunction focal liaison cleavable bonding binding bond affair israeli histones interlink linkee linking enlinkment link verb

Associated

histone debugger executable biotin chromatin compaction assembler cytotoxic compiler cytoskeleton peptide gnu

Rhymes

tinker thinker sinker freethinker winker drinker wishful thinker slinker hook line and sinker inker

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