How to Pronounce Crosslink

To pronounce "crosslink", say CROSSL-ink — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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9

Letters

CROSSL-ink

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💡 Tip for remembering “crosslink”

"crosslink" has 2 syllables: crossl-ink.

What does crosslink mean?

noun

  1. A covalent bond (or series of bonds) between adjacent chains of a polymer
  2. A similar bond between strands of nucleic acid

verb

  1. To join polymer chains together to form one single molecule. An object made from a crosslinked material contains only one supergiant molecule. Crosslinking may take place through covalent bonds or ionic bonds
  2. To bolster up the references of databases or elements in a database to each other, to deorphan sensu lato

Related words

crosslinkscrosslinkeruncrosslinkedcrosslinkerspolymerisephotocrosslinkingpolymerizecrosslinkable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "crosslink"?▾

"Crosslink" has 2 syllables: crossl · ink.

What does "crosslink" mean?▾

Crosslink: A covalent bond (or series of bonds) between adjacent chains of a polymer

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