acceptor

ac·cep·tor  (k-sptr)

n.

1. also ac·cept·er One who signs a time draft or bill of exchange.

2. Chemistry

a. The reactant in an induced reaction that has an increased rate of reaction in the presence of the inductor.

b. An atom, molecule, or ion that combines with another atom, molecule, or ion, especially an atom that receives two electrons to form a chemical bond with another atom.

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acceptor  (k-sptr)

1. The reactant in an induced chemical reaction that has an increased rate of reaction in the presence of the inductor.

2. An atom or molecule that receives one or more electrons from another atom or molecule, resulting in a chemical bond or flow of electric current. Compare donor. See also electron carrier.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	acceptor - (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
	2.	acceptor - the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures drawee - the person (or bank) who is expected to pay a check or draft when it is presented for payment