germane vs linked

germane

adj
  • Related to a topic of discussion or consideration. 

noun
  • Any organic derivative of this compound. 

  • germanium tetrahydride, GeH₄ 

linked

adj
  • connected, either with links, or as if with links 

  • having links (between modules, records etc) 

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