Nucleophile ... 1. The electron pair donor atom in a chemical reaction in which a pair of electrons is picked up by an electrophil. ... 2. Relating to a nucleophil. ... Synonym: nucleophilic. ... Origin: nucleo-+ G. Philos, fond ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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Type: Term Pronunciation: nū′klē-ō-fil′, -fīl Definitions: 1. The electron pair donor atom in a chemical reaction in which a pair of electrons is picked up by an electrophil; any reagent or substance that is attracted to a region of low electron density. 2. Relating to a nucleophil. Synonyms: nucleophilic1
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