Chain polymerization in which the active centres are electrophilic species.
Note: Cationic polymerization is an example of electrophilic chain polymerization.
Source:
PAC, 2022, 94, 1093. 'Terminology for chain polymerization (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1130 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2020-1211)