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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Police forces, including a SWAT unit, was deployed at major intersections in the capital to preserve peace and prevent any friction between the displaced and locals.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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In New York, these projects have ranged from curb extensions at intersections identified as dangerous by local residents to summer arts camps and conflict resolution training programs.—
Celina Su,
The Conversation,
1 Apr. 2026
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The dome itself has a surface area of 128 sq m (1,378 sq ft), made up of transparent ethylene tetrafluoroethylene (ETFE) panels for the outer skin, supported by VikingDome's T-STAR system of 245 steel structural bars, connected with 76 joins on the sphere and 10 on the base.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Dec. 2025
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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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Texas barbecue joints do make for good photos by famous folks.—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Get in a great cardio workout without putting stress on your joints with this premium exercise bike.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Jointures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jointures. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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