dienophile
noun
di·eno·phile
Definition of dienophile
-s
: the olefinic or acetylenic component (such as maleic anhydride) that is seeking a diene in the Diels-Alder reaction
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Origin and Etymology of dienophile
diene + -o- + -phile
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