electrophilic
Pronunciation: /ɪˌlɛktrə(ʊ)ˈfɪlɪk/
Definition of electrophilic
adjective
Chemistry- (of a molecule or group) having a tendency to attract or acquire electrons. Often contrasted with nucleophilic.
Derivatives
Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrə(ʊ)fʌɪl/
noun