cross-link

cross-link
n. (also cross-linkage) Chem. a bond between chains of atoms in a polymer etc.

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noun
a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule
• Syn: ↑cross-linkage
• Derivationally related forms: ↑cross-link (for: ↑cross-linkage)
• Hypernyms: ↑chemical bond, ↑bond
verb
join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein)
• Derivationally related forms: ↑cross-linkage
• Hypernyms: ↑join, ↑conjoin
• Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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I. \\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun
Etymology: cross (III) + link (n.)
: a comparatively short connecting unit (as a chemical bond or a chemically bonded atom or group) between neighboring chains of atoms in a complex chemical molecule (as a polymer) — used especially in relation to thermosetting plastics, vulcanized rubber, and proteins
II. \\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
: to join by cross-links

cross-linked polymers

: to form cross-links

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—cross-linking, n. —cross-linkable, adj.
n. /kraws"lingk', kros"-/; v. /kraws"lingk", kros"-/, Chem.
n.
1. a bond, atom, or group linking the chains of atoms in a polymer, protein, or other complex organic molecule.
v.t.
2. to attach by a cross-link.
[1935-40]

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crossˈ-link transitive verb and intransitive verb
• • •
Main Entry: ↑cross

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cross-link «KRS LIHNGK, KROS-», noun, verb.
–n.
1. a crosswise connection: »

Links and cross-links make a pattern of overlapping spiders' webs (Manchester Guardian).

2. Chemistry. a long molecular chain joined to another chain at intervals between atomic cores for the purpose of strengthening a material, as rubber in the process of vulcanization.
–v.t.
to join (a molecular chain) to: »

If the two threads of a chromosome were cross-linked before a cell divided, the two could not separate properly during division and abnormalities would result (Scientific American).

–v.i.
to establish cross-links: »

Cross-linking increases strength and toughness in plastic film which has been irradiated (Science News Letter).

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1.
n. a chemical bond between different chains of atoms in a polymer or other complex molecule
2.
v. make or become linked with such a bond
■ [trans.] connect (something) by a series of transverse links
Derivatives:
cross-linkage n.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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