English noun: acceptor | |||
1. | acceptor (substance) (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated | ||
Broader (hypernym) | chemical compound, compound | ||
Domain category | chemical science, chemistry | ||
2. | acceptor (person) the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures | ||
Broader (hypernym) | drawee | ||