cross link
/ˈkrɔsˌlɪŋk/
noun
- A connection or bond between two separate parts of a structure, especially in chemistry or materials science.
- Adding sulfur creates a cross-link between rubber molecules, making it stronger.
- Scientists studied the cross-link to understand how the gel holds its shape.
- The cross-link in the plastic gives it extra durability.
- A link between two websites, documents, or pieces of information.
- Each chapter includes a cross-link to the glossary for difficult terms.
- The website has a cross-link to a helpful tutorial on the same topic.
- The cross-link between the two databases allows users to search both at once.
verb
- To connect two or more things together, especially by forming bonds between separate parts of a structure.
- In biology class, we learned how proteins cross-link to form strong tissues.
- The chemist used a special agent to cross-link the polymer chains.
- The engineer designed a material that can cross-link when exposed to heat.
- To link one website, document, or piece of information to another, often for easy navigation or reference.
- The online encyclopedia allows users to cross-link entries for better understanding.
- The editor asked the writer to cross-link the articles about climate change.
- You can cross-link your blog posts to help readers find related topics.
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