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acceptor

UK
/əkˈsɛptə/
US
/əkˈsɛptɚ/

Translations

acceptornoun
acceptors
pl
UK
/əkˈsɛptə/
US
/əkˈsɛptɚ/
In a chemical reaction, the acceptor molecule receives electrons.
В химической реакции молекула акцептора принимает электроны.
Synonyms
recipient
receiver
taker
assignee
beneficiary
acceptoradjective
UK
/əkˈsɛptə/
US
/əkˈsɛptər/
Used attributively in technical contexts; usually not gradable

Definitions

acceptornoun
A person or organization that accepts something, especially a person who accepts a bill of exchange.
The acceptor of the bill of exchange agreed to pay the specified amount on the due date.
In chemistry, a molecule or atom that can receive electrons to form a chemical bond.
In the reaction, the oxygen molecule acted as an electron acceptor.
In biology, an organism or cell that receives a substance, such as a hormone or neurotransmitter.
The cell acted as an acceptor for the neurotransmitter, facilitating the transmission of the signal.
In semiconductor physics, a dopant atom that accepts an electron, creating a hole and producing p-type conductivity.
Boron acts as an acceptor in silicon, introducing holes into the crystal lattice.
acceptoradjective
Relating to or functioning as an acceptor, especially in chemistry or semiconductor physics; accepting electrons, charge, or other particles.
The device was designed with an acceptor layer to enhance charge separation.
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