“Accepter” or “Acceptor”—Which to use?

“Accepter” or “Acceptor”

Overview

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

accepter: NA

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

Pronunciation

accepter: NA

acceptor: NA

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Examples in Context

Examples of “accepter”

Examples of “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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