retrosynthesis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The prediction of precursors (intermediates and reactants), given the products of a synthesis reaction.

Word forms

retrosynthesis retrosyntheses

Etymology

From retro- + synthesis.

Synonyms

retrosynthetic analysis
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