Electrophile Definition

ĭ-lĕktrə-fīl
noun
An electron-deficient chemical compound or group that is attracted to electrons and tends to accept electrons.
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Noun

Singular:
electrophile
Plural:
electrophiles

Origin of Electrophile

  • electro- +"Ž -phile

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