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Meaning of electrophile | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Elektrophil
Español electrófilo
Français électrophile
Italiano elettrofilo
日本語 求電子剤 求電子種 求電子試薬
한국어 친전자체
Português eletrófilo
Türkçe elektrofil

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

electrophilic substitution electrophilicity electrophobia electrophobicity electrophone electrophore

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