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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.

Origin:
1935–40


cross-linking, noun
cross-link⋅a⋅ble, adjective
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Main Entry: cross–link
Pronunciation: 'kro-"sli[ng]k
Function: noun
: a crosswise connecting part (as an atom or group) that connects parallel chainsin a complex chemical molecule (as a protein) —cross–link verb
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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