What does cross-link mean?
Definitions for cross-link
ˈkrɔsˌlɪŋk, ˈkrɒs-; -ˈlɪŋkcross-link
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Princeton's WordNet
cross-link, cross-linkageverb
a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule
cross-linkverb
join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein)
GCIDE
cross-linkverb
to create cross links in; -- of polymeric molecules.
Wiktionary
cross-linknoun
a link between adjacent chains of a polymer
cross-linkverb
to form such a link
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cross-link
Cross-link refers to a bond that links one polymer chain to another. It can occur within a single polymer molecule or between multiple molecules. This process, often achieved through heat or chemical reactions, generally enhances the properties of the polymer, increasing its strength, rigidity, or resistance to chemicals or heat. In the biological context, it may refer to a connection between two different parts of a DNA or protein molecule.
Wikidata
Cross-link
A cross-link is a bond that links one polymer chain to another. They can be covalent bonds or ionic bonds. "Polymer chains" can refer to synthetic polymers or natural polymers. When the term "cross-linking" is used in the synthetic polymer science field, it usually refers to the use of cross-links to promote a difference in the polymers' physical properties. When "crosslinking" is used in the biological field, it refers to the use of a probe to link proteins together to check for protein–protein interactions, as well as other creative cross-linking methodologies. Cross-linking is used in both synthetic polymer chemistry and in the biological sciences. Although the term is used to refer to the "linking of polymer chains" for both sciences, the extent of crosslinking and specificities of the crosslinking agents vary. Of course, with all science, there are overlaps, and the following delineations are a starting point to understanding the subtleties. When cross links are added to long rubber molecules, the flexibility decreases, the hardness increases and the melting point increases as well.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-link in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of cross-link in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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- vernetzenGerman
- trasnascIrish
- tautan silangIndonesian
- reticolazioneItalian
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