adjective
- linked or connected together in a chain or series
Usage: technical; chemistry
verb
- past tense and past participle of catenate; to link or connect in a chain
Usage: technical; chemistry
Examples
- The catenated molecules formed a long polymer chain.
- Carbon atoms catenated to create the backbone of the organic compound.
- In chemistry, catenated structures are common in hydrocarbons.
- The scientist catenated the metal atoms using specialized bonding techniques.
- Catenated rings are found in many natural and synthetic compounds.