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nucleophilic

nu·cle·o·phil·ic
N n

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [noo-klee-uh-fil-ik, nyoo-]
    • /ˌnu kli əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌnyu-/
    • /njˌuːklɪəfˈɪlɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noo-klee-uh-fil-ik, nyoo-]
    • /ˌnu kli əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌnyu-/

Definitions of nucleophilic word

  • adjective nucleophilic of or relating to electron contribution in covalent bonding (opposed to electrophilic). 1
  • noun nucleophilic (of a molecule or group) having a tendency to donate electrons or react at electron-poor sites such as protons. 1
  • adjective nucleophilic having or involving an affinity for positive charge. Nucleophilic reagents (nucleophiles) are molecules, atoms, and ions that behave as electron donors 0

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Origin of nucleophilic

First appearance:

before 1930
One of the 10% newest English words
First recorded in 1930-35; nucleo- + -philic

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Parts of speech for Nucleophilic

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nucleophilic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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