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“Accepter” or “Acceptor”

accepter / acceptor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

Definitions

What each term means

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accepter

No dictionary entry for this spelling — see the usage examples below for how it shows up in writing.

acceptor

  • noun(chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated.
  • nounthe person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures.
Usage

Examples in context

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“accepter”

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“acceptor”

  • is passed down the electron acceptor molecules and returns to photosystem
  • with an alcohol group as acceptor.
  • precursor glycan to a polypeptide acceptor which is being translated in
  • with NAD+ or NADP+ as acceptor.
  • Therefore, in light, the electron acceptor is reduced and oxygen is
  • heme protein as an electron acceptor.
  • NADP+ acting as an electron acceptor.
  • nitrate as the terminal electron acceptor, but the genomic data indicate
  • using NADP+ as an electron acceptor.
  • functions as a specific electron acceptor for primary dehydrogenases, transferring the

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