nucleophile
noun
nu·cle·o·phile
ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l 
ˈnyü-
: a nucleophilic substance (such as an electron-donating reagent)
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“Nucleophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nucleophile. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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nucleophile
noun
nu·cleo·phile
ˈn(y)ü-klē-ə-ˌfīl
: a nucleophilic substance (as an electron-donating reagent)
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