electrophile
noun
elec·tro·phile
i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī(-ə)l 
: an electrophilic substance (such as an electron-accepting reagent)
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“Electrophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/electrophile. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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electrophile
noun
elec·tro·phile
i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfīl
: an electrophilic substance (as an electron-accepting reagent)
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