crosslink

[n. kraws-lingk, kros-; v. kraws-lingk, kros-]

cross-link

[n. kraws-lingk, kros-; v. kraws-lingk, kros-] Chemistry
noun
1.
a bond, atom, or group linking the chains of atoms in a polymer, protein, or other complex organic molecule.
verb (used with object)
2.
to attach by a cross-link.

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Crosslink is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle.

Origin:
1935–40

cross-link·ing, noun
cross-link·a·ble, adjective
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