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acceptor

n. countable
C1 Advanced ac·cep·tor

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.


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.

Origin

From Middle English acceptour, from Latin acceptor, with the meanings from accept.

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