electrophil
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e·lec·tro·phil
, electrophile (ē-lek'trō-fil, -fīl),1. The electron-attracting atom or agent in an organic reaction. Compare: nucleophil.
2. Relating to an electrophil. Synonym(s): electrophilic
[electro- + G. philos, fond]
e·lec·tro·phil
, electrophile (ĕ-lek'trō-fil, -fīl)1. The electron-attracting atom or agent in an organic reaction.
Compare: nucleophil
Compare: nucleophil
2. Relating to an electrophil.
Synonym(s): electrophilic.
Synonym(s): electrophilic.
[electro- + G. philos, fond]