crosslinks
Bonds between chains
Crosslinks are chemical bonds or connections between polymer chains, creating a network structure.
In biochemistry, crosslinks stabilize proteins and DNA.
The term extends to hyperlinks connecting related content: The wiki article crosslinks to three other entries.
To crosslink is to form such connections, whether molecular or informational.
Monomers bonding into chains
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- intermolecularBetween discrete molecules
- resinViscous plant secretion
elastomer · thermoset · rubber · polymer · adhesive · epoxy · silicone · urethane
Structures spanning obstacles
- overpassesElevated road crossings
- junctionsPoints of convergence
- intersectionsPoints where things cross
- flyoversElevated road crossings
viaducts · causeways · cloverleafs · bypasses · roundabouts · underpasses · tunnels · skyways
Combining into a whole
- interconnectionMutual joining of parts
- feedbackReturned response data
- modularityDivisibility into independent units
- interoperabilityCross-platform functional harmony
dependencies · coupling · interfaces · synchronization · coordination · convergence · bridging · compatibility
Neuron-to-neuron transmission points
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- neuralOf nerve tissue
- dendritesNeuron's signal-receiving projections
- axonsNeuron output extensions
signaling · pathways · receptors · protein · collagen · fibrin · tissue · cellular
Clickable webpage references
- hypertextDocuments connected by links
- referencesSources cited for verification
- anchorsWeighted devices securing vessels
- URLsWeb address acronym
navigation · backlinks · internal · external · SEO · sitemap · web crawling · indexing
polymerization
Monomers bonding into chains
- vulcanizationChemically strengthening raw rubber
- covalentSharing electrons between atoms
- intermolecularBetween discrete molecules
resin · elastomer · thermoset · rubber · polymer · adhesive · epoxy · silicone · urethane · composite
bridges
Structures spanning obstacles
- overpassesElevated road crossings
- junctionsPoints of convergence
- intersectionsPoints where things cross
flyovers · viaducts · causeways · cloverleafs · bypasses · roundabouts · underpasses · tunnels · skyways · footbridges
integration
Combining into a whole
- interconnectionMutual joining of parts
- feedbackReturned response data
- modularityDivisibility into independent units
interoperability · dependencies · coupling · interfaces · synchronization · coordination · convergence · bridging · compatibility · mesh
synapses
Neuron-to-neuron transmission points
- neuronsSignal-transmitting brain cells
- neuralOf nerve tissue
- dendritesNeuron's signal-receiving projections
axons · signaling · pathways · receptors · protein · collagen · fibrin · tissue · cellular · membrane
hyperlinks
Clickable webpage references
- hypertextDocuments connected by links
- referencesSources cited for verification
- anchorsWeighted devices securing vessels
URLs · navigation · backlinks · internal · external · SEO · sitemap · web crawling · indexing · HTML
- DNA RepairMMR, HR, proofreading, BRCA1, ATM
- connectorscable, cables, connector, connectors, wires
- radiobiologyradiobiology, DNA damage, mutations, ionizing radiation, cell damage
- chemical bondscovalent bond, covalent bonds, ionic bond, ionic bonds, ionic
- modifiestransforms, converts, enhances, activates, conjugates
crosslinkscleavage
Tendency to split cleanly
disconnections · breaks · degradation · fragmentation · depolymerization
- DNA crosslinkingCovalent joining of genetic strands