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acceptor

Acceptor (noun) means one who accepts.

noun
1
One who accepts.
2
One who accepts a draft or a bill of exchange; a drawee after he has accepted.
3
An atom or molecule which can accept an electron to form a chemical bond.
4
A transfer RNA molecule that can accept a specific amino acid
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Etymology

From Middle English acceptour, from Latin acceptor, with the meanings from accept.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of acceptor?

"acceptor" (noun) means one who accepts.

What are the different meanings of acceptor?

"acceptor" has 3 main meanings: 1. One who accepts; 2. One who accepts a draft or a bill of exchange; a drawee after he has accepted; 3. An atom or molecule which can accept an electron to form a chemical bond.

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