Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
acceptor
Noun
/əkˈsɛptər/
Definition
An acceptor is a person or thing that receives something.
Examples
- The recipient of the donation was grateful to the acceptor of the funds.
- In chemistry, the acceptor molecule plays a crucial role in electron transfer processes.
- The organization acted as an acceptor for volunteers, providing them with opportunities to contribute.
Meaning
In various contexts, an acceptor may refer to a party that agrees to receive goods, services, or, in scientific terms, a molecule that takes up electrons.
Synonyms
- recipient
- receiver
- grantee
- client
