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acceptor

Syllabification: (ac·cep·tor)
Pronunciation: /akˈseptər/

Definition of acceptor

noun

  • a person or thing that accepts something, in particular.
  • Chemistry an atom or molecule that is able to bind to or accept an electron or other species.
  • Physics an acceptor atom forming a positive hole in a semiconductor.

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