nucleophile

noun

nu·cle·o·phile ˈnü-klē-ə-ˌfī(-ə)l

ˈnyü-

: a nucleophilic substance (such as an electron-donating reagent)

First Known Use

1943, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nucleophile was in 1943

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“Nucleophile.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nucleophile. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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