What is another word for nucleophilic addition?
Pronunciation: [njˌuːklɪəfˈɪlɪk ɐdˈɪʃən] (IPA) 
Nucleophilic addition is a term widely used in organic chemistry. The process involves the addition of a nucleophile (a molecule or ion that donates an electron pair) to an electrophile (a molecule or ion that accepts an electron pair) to form a new covalent bond. There are various synonyms for nucleophilic addition that are frequently used in literature and research papers. These include additions, reaction with a nucleophile, addition-elimination, and SN1 or SN2 reactions. Nucleophilic substitution, conjugate additions, and Michael additions are also forms of nucleophilic addition reactions. These synonyms are used interchangeably with nucleophilic addition, adding depth and variety to organic chemistry terminology.
