Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun acceptor

2 senses of acceptor

Sense 1
acceptor -- ((chemistry) in the formation of a coordinate bond it is the compound to which electrons are donated)
       => compound, chemical compound -- ((chemistry) a substance formed by chemical union of two or more elements or ingredients in definite proportion by weight)

Sense 2
acceptor -- (the person (or institution) who accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures)
       => drawee -- (the person (or bank) who is expected to pay a check or draft when it is presented for payment)