acceptor

Noun
  1. (chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated (synset 114608023)
    referred to in: chemical science, chemistry - the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
    is a type of: chemical compound, compound - (chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight
  2. The person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures (synset 109779015)
    is a type of: drawee - the person (or bank) who is expected to pay a check or draft when it is presented for payment

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