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acceptor

noun

ac·​cep·​tor ik-ˈsep-tər How to pronounce acceptor (audio)
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: one that accepts an order or a bill of exchange
3
: an atom, molecule, or subatomic particle capable of receiving another entity (such as an electron) especially to form a compound compare donor sense 3a

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Exposing the molecules to green light caused an electron to jump from the donor to the acceptor over a distance of about four nanometers. Henrik Mouritsen, Scientific American, 1 Apr. 2022 This gives exosomes an unrivalled ability to specifically target acceptor cells expressing particular surface antigens. Philip W. Askenase, Scientific American, 17 June 2020 Magee’s brainwave was to install a device that had a coin acceptor and a dial to engage a timing mechanism. Tony Borroz, WIRED, 13 May 2010

Word History

Etymology

Middle English acceptour (in the phrase acceptour of persones, translation of the Vulgate phrase personarum acceptor—Acts 10:34), borrowed from Latin acceptor, from accipere "to take, receive" + -tor, agent suffix — more at accept

First Known Use

1504, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of acceptor was in 1504

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