acceptor meaning

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acceptor (noun): (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated.

acceptor has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

acceptor as a noun

  1. (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated

    Type of: compound

  2. the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures

    Type of: drawee

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with AC · words ending in OR · 8-letter words

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