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electrophilic
[ ih-lek-truh-fil-ik ]
electrophilic
/ ɪˌlɛktrəʊˈfɪlɪk; ɪˈlɛktrəʊˌfaɪl /
adjective
- chem having or involving an affinity for negative charge. Electrophilic reagents ( electrophiles ) are atoms, molecules, and ions that behave as electron acceptors Compare nucleophilic
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Derived Forms
- electrophile, noun
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Other Words From
- e·lectro·phili·cal·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
Origin of electrophilic1
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