"block chain" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: block chains [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} block chain (plural block chains)
  1. A chain in which the alternate links are broad blocks connected by thin side links pivoted to the ends of the blocks, used with sprocket wheels to transmit power, as in a bicycle. Related terms: blockchain
    Sense id: en-block_chain-en-noun-e2nYnV5K Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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