cycloreversion

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

cyclo- +‎ reversion

Noun[edit]

cycloreversion (plural cycloreversions)

  1. (chemistry) The reversal of any cycloaddition reaction; cycloelimination

Usage notes[edit]

The term cycloelimination is preferred to the synonyms "cycloreversion", "retro-addition", and "retrocycloaddition".[1]

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