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Medical Definition of Electrophil
1. 1. The electron-attracting atom or agent in an organic reaction. Compare: nucleophil. 2. Relating to an electrophil. Synonym: electrophilic. Origin: electro-+ G. Philos, fond (05 Mar 2000)
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1. 1. The electron-attracting atom or agent in an organic reaction. Compare: nucleophil. 2. Relating to an electrophil. Synonym: electrophilic. Origin: electro-+ G. Philos, fond (05 Mar 2000)