acceptor

• Substantivo que designa uma espécie química capaz de receber elétrons em uma ligação coordenada, ou a pessoa ou instituição que aceita um cheque ou uma letra de câmbio e se torna responsável pelo pagamento ao portador no vencimento.

A noun referring to a compound that receives electrons in the formation of a coordinate bond, or a person or institution that accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the named party upon maturity.

1. Electron acceptorC1formalscientific

   In chemistry, a compound that accepts electrons during the formation of a coordinate bond.

   Aceptor de elétrons

   • In this reaction, the metal ion acts as an electron acceptor.
   • The acceptor molecule gains a pair of electrons from the donor.
   • Lewis acids are classic examples of electron acceptors.

   Antônimosdonor

2. Financial acceptorC1formal

   The person or institution that accepts a check or draft and becomes responsible for paying the party named in the draft when it matures.

   Aceitante financeiro

   • The bank is the acceptor of the draft, guaranteeing payment.
   • The acceptor must honor the payment on the maturity date.
   • As the acceptor, the company is liable for the full amount.

   Sinônimosdrawee