cross-link — n. (Chem., Biochem.) a covalent bond that links two chains of atoms, or two sections of one chain, in a polymeric molecule; the cross link is created by a third bond in a monomer unit in addition to the two bonds forming the polymeric chain; a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-linkage — cross link cross link n. (Chem., Biochem.) a covalent bond that links two chains of atoms, or two sections of one chain, in a polymeric molecule; the cross link is created by a third bond in a monomer unit in addition to the two bonds forming the … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-link — v. t. [imp. & p. p. {cross linked}, p. pr. & vb. n. {cross linking}.] (Chem., Biochem.) to create cross links in; of polymeric molecules. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-linked — cross link cross link v. t. [imp. & p. p. {cross linked}, p. pr. & vb. n. {cross linking}.] (Chem., Biochem.) to create cross links in; of polymeric molecules. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-linking — cross link cross link v. t. [imp. & p. p. {cross linked}, p. pr. & vb. n. {cross linking}.] (Chem., Biochem.) to create cross links in; of polymeric molecules. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-linked — a. (Chem., Biochem.) containing {cross links}; of polymeric molecules. Syn: cross linkage. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-linkage — cross link·age krȯ sliŋ kij n the process of forming cross links also CROSS LINK … Medical dictionary
Cross-link — Reticulation redirects here. For water distribution networks, see Infrastructure#Water management infrastructure. For biological identification keys, see Reticulation (single access key). Vulcanization is an example of cross linking. Cross links… … Wikipedia
cross-link — n. (also cross linkage) Chem. a bond between chains of atoms in a polymer etc. * * * I noun a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule • Syn: ↑cross linkage • Derivationally related forms: ↑cross link (for: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
Cross-linked polyethylene — PEX redirects here. For other uses, see Pex (disambiguation). Cross linked polyethylene, commonly abbreviated PEX or XLPE, is a form of polyethylene with cross links. It is formed into tubing, and is used predominantly in hydronic radiant heating … Wikipedia