cross-linkage
Chains joining together
Cross-linkage is the formation of chemical bonds between polymer chains, creating a network structure.
The term appears in materials science, biochemistry, and manufacturing—rubber vulcanization and protein interactions both involve cross-linkage.
More broadly, it describes any interconnection between separate systems or elements: The cross-linkage between databases improved search efficiency.
Structural body protein
- proteinFolded amino chain
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- polymerLarge repeated-unit molecule
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
bonding · formaldehyde · disulfide · glycation · fibrin · elastin · gelation · hydrogel
Mutual joining of parts
- nodeConnection point in networks
- hubCentral connection point
- junctionPoint where things meet
- meshInterlocking open weave
lattice · grid · pathway · interface · topology · routing · redundancy · backbone
Chemically strengthening raw rubber
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- elastomersStretchable, rebounding polymers
- thermosettingHardens permanently when heated
- epoxyCatalyst-cured bonding compound
polyurethane · resins · silicone · adhesives · curing · hardening · polymerization · plastics
Sugar bonding to proteins
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- collagenStructural body protein
- stiffeningBecoming less pliable
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
degradation · accumulation · atherosclerosis · elasticity · wrinkling · fibrosis · deterioration · longevity
Combining parts into whole
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
- unificationMerging into one entity
- amalgamationUniting into one
- harmonizationCreating consistency across systems
fusion · blending · consolidation · interweaving · cohesion · merging · incorporation · coordination
collagen
Structural body protein
covalent · bonding · formaldehyde · disulfide · glycation · fibrin · elastin · gelation · hydrogel · fixation
interconnection
Mutual joining of parts
mesh · lattice · grid · pathway · interface · topology · routing · redundancy · backbone · distributed
vulcanization
Chemically strengthening raw rubber
- rubberElastic polymer from trees
- elastomersStretchable, rebounding polymers
- thermosettingHardens permanently when heated
epoxy · polyurethane · resins · silicone · adhesives · curing · hardening · polymerization · plastics · reinforcement
glycation
Sugar bonding to proteins
- senescenceGradual functional decline with age
- collagenStructural body protein
- stiffeningBecoming less pliable
oxidation · degradation · accumulation · atherosclerosis · elasticity · wrinkling · fibrosis · deterioration · longevity · gerontology
synthesis
Combining parts into whole
- convergenceProcess of approaching sameness
- unificationMerging into one entity
- amalgamationUniting into one
harmonization · fusion · blending · consolidation · interweaving · cohesion · merging · incorporation · coordination · interdependence
cross-linkagedisconnection
State of being severed
separation · isolation · independence · decoupling · dissociation
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