ALL meanings of nucleophilic
nu·cle·o·phil·ic
N n - 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