ELECTROPHILIC


Meaning of ELECTROPHILIC in English

[ ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)'fɪlɪk ]

■ adjective Chemistry having a tendency to attract or acquire electrons. Often contrasted with nucleophilic .

Derivatives

electrophile noun

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