English Explanatory Dictionary

electrophile

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A compound or functional group that is attracted to, and accepts electrons, especially accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile to form a bond.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

electrophile electrophiles

Etymology

From electro- + -phile.

Related words

electrophilic Lewis acid
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