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Noun: linker  ling-ku(r)
  1. (genetics) a short oligonucleotide containing a recognition sequence for a restriction enzyme, used to blunt the ends of sticky DNA segments
     
  2. (computer science) a computer program that takes one or more objects generated by a compiler and assembles them into a single executable program

Derived forms: linkers

Encyclopedia: Linker