connectorize

English

Etymology

connector +‎ -ize

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /kəˈnɛktəˌɹaɪz/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /kəˈnɛktəˌraɪz/

Verb

connectorize (third-person singular simple present connectorizes, present participle connectorizing, simple past and past participle connectorized)

1. (electronics, transitive) To fit with connectors.
   • 1994, Fiber Optic Designs and Applications, page 26:

     Based on these requirements, the most practical bufferings for intrabuilding cabling are tight buffer and composite buffer. Both of these buffering designs are readily connectorized and offer small bend radii […]

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