cross-link

• Substantivo que designa uma ligação lateral que conecta duas cadeias adjacentes de átomos em uma molécula complexa, comum em polímeros e estruturas biológicas; também pode se referir a uma ligação cruzada ou conexão entre elementos.

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.

   Ligação cruzada

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscross-linkage

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de conectar ou ligar dois ou mais elementos, sistemas ou conceitos entre si, frequentemente no contexto de redes ou referências 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.

   Retículas de cadeias poliméricas

   • 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.

   Sinônimoscure