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- [noo-klee-uh-fil-ik, nyoo-]
- /ˌnu kli əˈfɪl ɪk, ˌnyu-/
- /njˌuːklɪəfˈɪlɪk/
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- [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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