cross-link

• Sustantivo que designa un enlace lateral que conecta dos cadenas vecinas de átomos en una molécula compleja, frecuente en polímeros y estructuras biológicas.

A noun referring to a side bond that connects two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule, often found in polymers and biological structures.

1. Chemical bond between polymer chainsC1formalscientific

   A side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule, such as a polymer, forming a network structure.

   Entrecruzamiento químico

   • The cross-link in the polymer gives the material its strength and elasticity.
   • Scientists studied the cross-link between the protein chains to understand its structure.
   • Adding a cross-link to the rubber compound improves its durability.

   Sinónimoscross-linkage

• Verbo que describe la acción de unir o conectar dos o más elementos, sistemas o conceptos entre sí, frecuentemente en el contexto de una red o de referencias cruzadas.

A verb used to indicate the act of connecting or linking two or more items, systems, or concepts together, often in a network or cross-referencing context.

1. Join polymer chainsC1formalscientific

   To create covalent bonds between adjacent chains of a polymer or protein, forming a network structure.

   entrecruzar cadenas de polímeros

   • The chemist cross-linked the polymer chains to increase the material's strength.
   • Proteins can cross-link under certain conditions, affecting their function.
   • The process cross-links the molecules, resulting in a more durable plastic.

   Sinónimoscure