acceptor

[US]/əˈseptər/
[UK]/əkˈsɛptər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a person or thing that receives something; in chemistry, a molecule that accepts electrons in a chemical reaction

Phrases & Collocations

acceptor molecule

electron acceptor

hydrogen acceptor

acceptor site

receptor acceptor

acceptor field

chemical acceptor

acceptor waveguide

primary acceptor

acceptor atom

Example Sentences

the receptor is an acceptor of signals.

this molecule acts as an electron acceptor.

the enzyme has a specific acceptor site.

it's important to be an active acceptor of feedback.

she was an eager acceptor of new ideas.

the soil acts as an acceptor for pollutants.

he was a willing acceptor of responsibility.

the antenna is an acceptor of electromagnetic waves.

the plant uses sunlight as an energy acceptor.

he was a reluctant acceptor of the award.

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