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Definition of Electrophilic
1. Adjective. (chemistry) of, or relating to an electrophile; electron deficient ¹
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Definition of Electrophilic
1. [adj]
Medical Definition of Electrophilic
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)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Electrophilic
Literary usage of Electrophilic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Journal of the American Chemical Society by American Chemical Society (1879)
"has accumulated which points to the electrophilic nature of oxy radicals, ...
These values are significantly lower than those from electrophilic oxygénation ..."
2. Control of Tobacco-Related Cancers and Other Diseases: Proceedings of an by Prakash C. Gupta, James E. Hamner, P. R. Murti (1992)
"Specific exposure was determined by estimating cotinine levels, while nonspecific
exposure to electrophilic agents was assessed by estimating urinary ..."