cycloaddition
noun
cy·clo·ad·di·tion
ˌsī-(ˌ)klō-ə-ˈdi-shən 
: a chemical reaction leading to ring formation in a compound
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These magnesium atoms facilitate intercage connections via C–C single bonds and [2+2] cycloaddition.
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“Cycloaddition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cycloaddition. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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