linker

noun, verb — 6 senses

linker

noun

US /ˈlɪŋkɚ/ · UK /ˈlɪŋkə/

Etymology From link + -er

1

That which links.

2

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences, Software compilation A computer program that takes one or more objects generated by compilers and assembles them into a single executable program.

3

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences A short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments.

4

Grammar, Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences A word or short expression that links clauses or other syntactic elements.

5

Business, Finance Informal A linked bond, one for which the principal is indexed to inflation.

Synonyms
link editor
Derived terms
linker DNA, polylinker

linker

verb

Etymology From link + -er

1

Biology, Genetics, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences To ligate a DNA segment using a linker.

  • 38. The plasmid pRK252 Km is cut with ecoRI, blunt-ended using Klenow, and linkered with BgIII linkers (New England Biolabs).1994, Ray Shillito et al., "Zea mays plants regenerated from protoplasts or protoplast-derived cells", US Patent 5770450, page 52

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