dienophile en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Hellenic *dwi- Ancient Greek δῐ- (dĭ-)bor. Latin di-bor. English di- French -ènebor. English -ene English diene Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *bʰil- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰil-o-s Ancient Greek φίλος (phílos)bor. Latin -philalbor. English -phile English dienophile From diene + -o- + -phile.
Meanings
- A compound that readily reacts with a diene; especially an alkene in the Diels-Alder reaction.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| dienophiles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |