Meaning of Donor | Babel Free

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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