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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Other Word Forms of Electrophile
Noun
Singular:
electrophile
Plural:
electrophilesOrigin of Electrophile
electro- +"Ž -phile
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