electrophil


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: nucleophil2. Relating to an electrophil.
Synonym(s): electrophilic. [electro- + G. philos, fond]