linkrot

English

/ˈlɪŋkɹɒt/

noun
Definitions
  • (Internet) The steady increase in number of broken hyperlinks as webpages are moved or removed.

Etymology

Compound from English link (torch, light) + English rot.

Origin

English

rot

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