cross-link
[ noun kraws-lingk, kros-; verb kraws-lingk, kros- ]
/ noun ˈkrɔsˌlɪŋk, ˈkrɒs-; verb ˈkrɔsˈlɪŋk, ˈkrɒs- /
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noun
a bond, atom, or group linking the chains of atoms in a polymer, protein, or other complex organic molecule.
verb (used with object)
to attach by a cross-link.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of cross-link
First recorded in 1935–40
OTHER WORDS FROM cross-link
cross-linking, nouncross-link·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby cross-link
crossjack, cross-legged, crosslet, crosslight, crossline, cross-link, cross-linker, cross-lot bracing, crossly, Crossman, cross-match
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British Dictionary definitions for cross-link
cross-link
cross-linkage
noun
a chemical bond, atom, or group of atoms that connects two adjacent chains of atoms in a large molecule such as a polymer or protein
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