Cross-linkage (Noun)
Meaning
A side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
Examples
- The unique cross-linkage between the polymer chains allowed the material to exhibit exceptional strength and durability.
- Researchers discovered that the cross-linkage between the molecular chains was responsible for the unusual properties of the gel-like substance.
- The process of vulcanization creates a cross-linkage between the molecules in rubber, giving it its characteristic elasticity and flexibility.
- In order to enhance the thermal stability of the polymer, the manufacturer introduced a cross-linkage between the adjacent molecular chains.
- Scientists studying the protein's structure were particularly interested in the cross-linkage that formed between the different chains of amino acids.