Donor

Definitions

1. One who makes a donation.
2. An object, typically broken beyond repair, that is used for spare parts.
3. A group or molecule that donates either a radical, electrons or a moiety in a chemical reaction. Compare acceptor.

Equivalents

Examples

“The charity raised $2,000 from various donors.”

“The hospital is seeking an organ donor.”

“"You prefer⟳, then, having the money to the ornaments which I had intended for you?"/"Oh! the hundred pounds, certainly," exclaimed Isabella, colouring a little at the idea of trespassing on the donor's generosity.”

“You'll need⟳ to lengthen the plug⟳ for the fan switch⟳ and swap⟳ its connector for that of the donor.”

“a carbonyl donor molecule”

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