cross-links

Molecular structural ties

Cross-links are connections between separate chains, strands, or elements—most often in chemistry, where they're bonds joining polymer chains to form a more rigid structure.

The term extends to any lateral connections between parallel things: The report includes cross-links between chapters.

As a verb, to cross-link is to form such connections: The proteins cross-link when heated.

integration

interconnection

Mutual joining of parts

correlation · threading · weaving · networking · indexing · tagging · metadata · relational · database · schema

references

citations

Acknowledged source mentions

sources · index · concordance · appendix · glossary · annotations · ibid · supra · infra · passim

collaboration

partnership

Shared business arrangement

interdisciplinary · synergy · teamwork · mutual · cooperative · allied · networked · connected · unified

hyperlinks

URLs

Web address acronym

external · backlinks · inbound · outbound · sitemap · breadcrumbs · menu · sidebar · footer · header

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connectivity pattern

cross-linksthermoplastics

Plastics remoldable by heating

structural connectivity

cross-linksdisconnections

Breaks in connection

separations · breaks · gaps · loose ends · discontinuities

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