cross-link
noun
a bond, atom, or group linking the chains of atoms in a polymer, protein, or other complex organic molecule.
cross-linking
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a word derived from
cross-link.
Example Sentences
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"The key advantage of the modified AlphaFold approach is that it allowed us to feed our experimental cross-linking data directly into the structural modeling," explained Kosinski.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
Both Perez and Castillo emphasize the importance of cross-linking social media platforms to reach as many potential customers as possible.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
The resulting B cell cross-linking primes legions of the cells to spit out what researchers have dubbed “superantibodies” for their remarkably high potency.
From Science Magazine ● Apr. 15, 2021
His sight has continued to deteriorate, even after he underwent a new procedure called corneal cross-linking to strengthen his cornea.
From New York Times ● Jun. 11, 2018
Stanza numbers in the Notes were added by the transcriber to aid in cross-linking.
From Torrent of Portyngale by Unknown
