Definitions

1. verb

to connect or link (things) together, especially in a series or sequence.

“The flowers began to catenate along the garden path as spring arrived.”

2. verb

to join or link (things) together, especially with a chemical bond.

“The molecules catenated to form a polymer chain.”

3. verb

to join or link (things) together, especially in a series or sequence, forming a chain or linked group.

“The company catenated several small businesses to form a large conglomerate.”

4. noun

a series or sequence of things connected or linked together.

“The catenation of events led to a chain reaction.”

5. noun

a chemical bond between two or more atoms or molecules.

“The catenation of the atoms formed a stable molecule.”