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CROSS-LINK

(noun, verb)
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There are 2 meanings of the word Cross-Link.

Cross-Link - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cross-linkage

Cross-Link - as a verb

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

Example Sentences

"Scientists use cross-linking to study protein interactions."
"The formation of cross-links is an important step in polymerization."
"The cross-link between the two polymers gives the material its strength."
"Researchers are studying the cross-linking process in biochemistry."
"Proteins can be cross-linked to form larger complexes."
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