DIENOPHILE


Meaning of DIENOPHILE in English

dīˈenəˌfīl, ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun

( -s )

Etymology: diene + -o- + -phile

: the olefinic or acetylenic component (as maleic anhydride) that is seeking a diene in the Diels-Alder reaction

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