A chemical bond between different chains of atoms in a polymer or other complex molecule.
交联键
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The intramolecular hydrogen bond network is not static, but consists of many fluctuating cross links within the template framework.
These reactive aldehydes form specific cross-links between two chains.
Using a hydrolytic enzyme to help break the cross-links of thermosetting plastics for recycling.
Infliximab cross links tumour necrosis factor bound to T cells, thus inactivating or destroying it.
They studied the effects by assessing free urinary pyridinium cross links in growing rats, age 5-12 weeks.
verb
1Make or become linked with a cross link.
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with objectadjacent protein chains are cross-linked by quinones
no objectthese substances cross-link without any problem
cross-linked copolymers of vinyl pyrrolidone with methyl methacrylate
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These fibres are surrounded by a matrix of disorderly keratin-like proteins cross-linked by sulphur atoms, like steel cables embedded in concrete.
Unlike diene and saturated elastomers, thermoplastic elastomers are physically, rather than chemically, cross-linked.
In 1839, Charles Goodyear produced the first significant development when he created a process for making cross-linked, or vulcanized, rubber.
Some researchers believe that prepolymers - such as unsaturated polyester cross-linked with styrene or epoxies - achieve better results.
As it dries, the oil molecules react with oxygen in the air, becoming cross-linked with each other in the process.
1.1with objectConnect (something) by a series of transverse links.
使交联
cross-link the guidance system with the actual games programme
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Purchasing and setting up multiple domains can be a great way to increase your visibility on the Web and if you cross-link your domains, you can improve your link popularity for each site.
He has the role of reviewing and cross-linking the results of the work of the others.
The most prominent feature of this suitably archaic-looking site is a huge interactive timeline that lists and cross-links people, events and places.
It is an interesting little program in that it lets you create seemingly random lists and cross-link them to other ideas so that you start to create some kind of organization out of those ideas.
‘See also’ links are cross-links between related pages on the website.
Derivatives
cross-linkage
noun
Collagen synthesis and cross-linkage is responsible for vascular integrity and strength of new capillary beds.
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The gelatin is hardened during manufacture by cross-linkage of the polypeptides.
Animal studies show vitamin A may increase both collagen cross-linkage and wound-breaking strength.
These processes can break chemical bonds, produce highly reactive free radicals, and produce new chemical bonds and cross-linkage between macromolecules.
It suggested that the photooxidation caused a cross-linkage of lysosomal membrane proteins.