Found 2 items, similar to cross-links.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: cross-link
cross-link
n : a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a
complex molecule [syn:
cross-linkage]
v : join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a
polymer or protein)
English → English (gcide)
Definition: cross-link
cross-link
\cross-link\ n. (Chem., Biochem.)
a covalent bond that links two chains of atoms, or two
sections of one chain, in a polymeric molecule; the
cross-link is created by a third bond in a monomer unit in
addition to the two bonds forming the polymeric chain; -- a
cross-link may be internal to a single chain, rather than
between two otherwise unlinked chains; as, ultraviolet
irradiation creates cross-links between the two chains of a
DNA double helix; many enzymes have cross-links formed by
disulfide bonds; polystyrene resins have their porosity
controlled by the proportion of cross-links. Called also
cross-linkage.
Syn: cross-linkage.
[WordNet 1.5]
cross-link
\cross-link\ v. t. [imp. & p. p.
cross-linked, p.
pr. & vb. n.
cross-linking.] (Chem., Biochem.)
to create cross links in; -- of polymeric molecules.
[PJC]