cross-link

Speech parts

1. cross-link - Noun

2. cross-link - Verb

Meaning

a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule

join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein)

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

cross-linkage network truss stay wire connect mesh interconnection brace bracing strut meshing standoff spacer crosslink
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Antonyms

disconnect detach part

Hypernyms

join bond conjoin chemical bond

Examples

However, these may sometimes be applicable; for example, the experimenter may apply SDS-PAGE after first treating the intact complex with chemical cross-link reagents. Source: Internet

The main action of these aldehyde fixatives is to cross-link amino groups in proteins through the formation of methylene bridges (-CH 2 -), in the case of formaldehyde, or by C 5 H 10 cross-links in the case of glutaraldehyde. Source: Internet

This reaction causes polymers to cross-link into acrylics, urethanes, and epoxies. Source: Internet

Plant cells walls also contain numerous enzymes, such as hydrolases, esterases, peroxidases, and transglycosylases, that cut, trim and cross-link wall polymers. Source: Internet

Ink is exposed to UV radiation where a chemical reaction takes place where the photo-initiators cause the ink components to cross-link into a solid. Source: Internet

When heat is applied the components react and cross-link. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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