My prefix might be a bash for computer users.
My first infix is a lap, perhaps.
My second infix is an antioxidant, kind of.
My suffix is a small island.
When I'm assembled, I'm strangely attractive.
What is the word?
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4$\begingroup$ Riley #53326118 $\endgroup$– Rubio ♦Jan 25, 2020 at 19:02
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1$\begingroup$ Context for above (warning: spoilers) $\endgroup$– HTMJan 25, 2020 at 22:23
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2$\begingroup$ It's not my fault, I was provoked $\endgroup$– Rubio ♦Jan 25, 2020 at 22:25
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1$\begingroup$ @Brandon_J I'm aware :) $\endgroup$– AviJan 26, 2020 at 23:33
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1$\begingroup$ Amazing. Absolutely amazing. $\endgroup$– Prince North LæraðrJan 27, 2020 at 2:53
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My prefix might be a bash for computer users.
A CLI is a command-line interface such as the bash.
My first infix is a lap, perhaps.
To lap is to LICK up water quickly.
My second infix is an antioxidant, kind of.
Apparently, BAI is a drinks company known for its "antioxidant infusions". (Avi told me so in the Sphinx's Lair. Thanks!)
My suffix is a small island.
An AIT is a small island in a river.
When I'm assembled, I'm strangely attractive.
You are CLICKBAIT.
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clinch
My prefix might be a bash for computer users.
CLI - a Unix command-line interpreter, which may be bash.
My first infix is a lap, perhaps.
li - is a Chinese unit of distance, about a third of an English mile.
My second infix is an antioxidant
I - iodine (or its ion) is an antioxidant.
My suffix is a small island.
inch - a small island in Ireland or Scotland.
When I'm assembled, I'm strangely attractive.
clinch - embrace or a fastening.
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$\begingroup$ No chemistry symbols or element/ion names involved in this riddle. :) $\endgroup$– Rubio ♦Jan 25, 2020 at 19:47