cross-link

(-liŋk′)

noun

a crosswise connecting part; specif., an atom or group connecting parallel chains in a complex molecule

transitive verb

to join crosswise

See cross-link in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb cross-linked, cross-link·ing, cross-links

To join (adjacent chains of a polymer or protein) by creating covalent bonds.

noun

A chemical bond or link created by cross-linking.

Learn more about cross-link

cross-link in a sentence

link/cite print suggestion box

More from YD