enkeltlenker

Enkeltlenker is a term used in Norwegian to describe a connection or linkage that involves a single bond or connector. It is not a single, standalone concept, but a descriptor that appears in several disciplines, often with field-specific nuances.

In chemistry and molecular science, enkeltlenker refers to covalent bonds of order one between two atoms, commonly described as single bonds. Such bonds allow rotational freedom around the bond axis and contribute to the overall geometry and flexibility of molecules. Examples include carbon–carbon and carbon–hydrogen single bonds. The concept contrasts with double and triple bonds, which involve higher bond orders and different properties.

In polymer science and materials engineering, enenklenkere or enkeltilknytninger describe linker units that connect monomeric or molecular fragments by a single covalent linkage. Linkers influence the length, flexibility, and functionality of polymers and composite materials. In many contexts, linker design is important for controlling molecular spacing, reactive sites, and the performance of end-use materials.

In computing and information technology, enenklerker can describe singly linked data structures. A singly linked list consists of nodes where each node contains data and a reference to the next node. This structure enables simple, dynamic memory usage and straightforward traversal from the first element, but it provides no direct backward access and can complicate certain operations.

See also: single bond, linker (chemistry), singly linked list.