Definition of Cross-link

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

Generic synonyms: Conjoin, Join
Derivative terms: Cross-linkage

2. Noun. A side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule.
Exact synonyms: Cross-linkage
Generic synonyms: Bond, Chemical Bond

Definition of Cross-link

1. Noun. (chemistry) a link between adjacent chains of a polymer ¹

2. Verb. (chemistry) to form such a link ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Cross-link

1. A covalent linkage between two polymers or between two different regions of the same polymer. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cross-link

cross-hatched
cross-hatches
cross-hatching
cross-hybridisation
cross-index
cross-infection
cross-jack yard
cross-jack yards
cross-kick
cross-lag
cross-leaved heath
cross-legged
cross-light
cross-linguistic
cross-linguistically
cross-link (current term)
cross-linkage
cross-linked
cross-linking reagent
cross-matching
cross-modal
cross-multiplication
cross-multiplications
cross-multiplied
cross-multiplies
cross-multiply
cross-multiplying
cross-over
cross-party
cross-patch

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