retrosynthesis

English

Etymology

From retro- +‎ synthesis.

Noun

retrosynthesis (countable and uncountable, plural retrosyntheses)

  1. (organic chemistry) Prediction of the precursors (intermediates or reactants), given the products of a synthesis reaction.

Derived terms

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