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dienophile

noun
di·​eno·​phile | \ dīˈenəˌfīl\
plural -s

Definition of dienophile

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

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History and Etymology for dienophile

diene + -o- + -phile

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diene

diene synthesis

diene value

dienophile

die of

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die off

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