acceptor

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əkˈsɛptə(r)/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ək.ˈsɛp.tɚ/ or /æk.ˈsɛp.tɚ/

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Noun

Singular acceptor

Plural acceptors

1. (countable) An acceptor is a person who who accepts something.
   • Antonym: donor
2. (countable) (chemistry) An acceptor is an atom or molecule which can accept an electron to form a chemical bond.
   • Antonym: donor