Word
acceptor
Phoneticsac·cep·tor
Countable noun
Definition
n. a person or thing that receives something, like a document or an electron. In science, it often refers to a molecule that takes an electron from another molecule.
n. an entity that receives or takes up something, such as a document, an electron, or a charge. In chemical contexts, it specifically refers to a molecule that accepts an electron pair from a donor.
Examples
“The bank is the acceptor of the check.”
“In the photosynthesis process, the oxygen molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.”
“The legal contract became binding only after the acceptor signed the document, confirming their agreement to the terms outlined by the proposer.”
Examples
simple
“The bank is the acceptor of the check.”
contextual
“In the photosynthesis process, the oxygen molecule acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.”
complex
“The legal contract became binding only after the acceptor signed the document, confirming their agreement to the terms outlined by the proposer.”
Real-World Examples
“Glycosyltransferases build these chains by transferring sugar units to acceptor molecules.” Etymology
From Middle English acceptour, from Latin acceptor, with the meanings from accept.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domains
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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