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acceptor

ac·cep·tor

UK/əkˈsɛptə(ɹ)/ US/əkˈsɛp.tɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

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

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

Origin

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

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