as in junctions
a place where two or more things are united
every jointure in the roof of the harbor tunnel shows signs of leakage
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Noun
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The new device incorporates strontium and titanium to create internal p-n junctions that act as smooth electronic gates.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Mar. 2026 -
The citric acid reacted with the cellulose to form cross-links, which are chemical junctions that bind the cellulose molecules.—
J. Carson Meredith,
The Conversation,
17 Mar. 2026
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Sports, gaming, music, fashion and entertainment are now interconnected layers of how people live, and brands that find the unexpected intersections between those worlds are the ones breaking through.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
23 Apr. 2026
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The speed limit is 45 mph, 35 mph near the school, and there are no crosswalks besides at major intersections.—
Desiree Mathurin
April 23,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Apr. 2026
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So no more do-overs or messy entry points, making for easy joins and neat work.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Apr. 2026
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Last Flight Out joins previously announced Five Secrets, a spec Apple preemptively purchased before Chernin could take it to market.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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By looking at the topology of these aspects, the researchers classified three-revolute robots (those with three joints) into six categories.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
26 Apr. 2026
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The height of three bricks plus three mortar joints equals 8 inches.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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