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cross-link vs bond

bond vs cross-link

cross-link and bond both are nouns.

cross-link and bond both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cross-link Yes No Yes No
bond Yes No Yes No
As nouns, bond is a hypernym of cross-link; that is, bond is a word with a broader meaning than cross-link:
  • cross-link: a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule
  • bond: an electrical force linking atoms
Other hypernyms of cross-link include chemical bond.
cross-link (noun) bond (noun)
a side bond that links two adjacent chains of atoms in a complex molecule a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)
a connection that fastens things together
the property of sticking together (as of glue and wood) or the joining of surfaces of different composition
an electrical force linking atoms
a certificate of debt (usually interest-bearing or discounted) that is issued by a government or corporation in order to raise money; the issuer is required to pay a fixed sum annually until maturity and then a fixed sum to repay the principal
(criminal law) money that must be forfeited by the bondsman if an accused person fails to appear in court for trial
a connection based on kinship or marriage or common interest
a superior quality of strong durable white writing paper; originally made for printing documents
cross-link (verb) bond (verb)
join by creating covalent bonds (of adjacent chains of a polymer or protein) stick to firmly
bring together in a common cause or emotion
issue bonds on
create social or emotional ties
Difference between cross-link and bond

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