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acceptor

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/əkˈsɛptər/ · ac-cep-tor

An entity that accepts something, especially in scientific contexts like chemistry or physics.

Meanings

nountechnical

An entity that accepts something, especially in scientific contexts like chemistry or physics.

ایک ایسی ہستی جو کچھ قبول کرتی ہے، خاص طور پر سائنسی سیاق و سباق میں جیسے کہ کیمسٹری یا طبیعیات میں۔

قبول کرنے والا

qabul karne wala

Synonyms

receiveraccepting agentadopterموصول کنندہقبول کرنے والاپذیرندہ

Antonyms

donorrejectorدینے والارد کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • electron acceptor
  • acceptor site
  • acceptor molecule

Example Sentences

An electron acceptor is crucial in the process of photosynthesis.

ایک الیکٹران قبول کرنے والا عمل photosynthesis میں اہم ہے۔

Aik electron qabul karne wala amal photosynthesis mein ahm hai.

In a chemical reaction, the acceptor species gains electrons.

کیمیائی عمل میں، قبول کرنے والی نوع الیکٹران حاصل کرتی ہے۔

Kimiayi amal mein, qabul karne wali no' electron haasil karti hai.

The acceptor in this experiment has a positive charge.

اس تجربے میں قبول کرنے والے کا چارج مثبت ہے۔

Is tajribe mein qabul karne wale ka charge musbat hai.

Easily Confused With

acceptor vs. receptor:An acceptor accepts entities like electrons, while a receptor is often involved in signaling or binding.

Word Family

accept
verbقبول کرنا
acceptance
nounقبولیت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of accepting someone into a group.

Imagine a hand shake where one person accepts another.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "acceptor" — one who accepts

First known use: 18th century

The term has been used in the context of chemistry and physics to describe entities that accept other entities, such as electrons.