動詞 catenate:

1. arrange in a series of rings or chains, as for spores
   同義詞：catenulate

cat.e.nate

v.tr.（及物動詞）
cat.e.nat.ed,cat.e.nat.ing,cat.e.nates
To connect in a series of ties or links; form into a chain.
鏈接：用一條系列結或連點連接；形成鏈

來源：
Latin catôn3re catôn3t-
拉丁語 catôn3re catôn3t-
from catôna [chain]
源自 catôna [鏈]