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electrophilic
[ ih-lek-truh-fil-ik ]
/ ɪˌlɛk trəˈfɪl ɪk /
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adjective Chemistry.
of or relating to electron acceptance in covalent bonding (opposed to nucleophilic).
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OTHER WORDS FROM electrophilic
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British Dictionary definitions for electrophilic
electrophilic
/ (ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈfɪlɪk) /
adjective
chem having or involving an affinity for negative charge. Electrophilic reagents (electrophiles) are atoms, molecules, and ions that behave as electron acceptorsCompare nucleophilic
Derived forms of electrophilic
electrophile (ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌfaɪl), nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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