aceitador; aquele que aceita
1. A person who accepts something (an offer, responsibility, gift, etc.)
The accepter of the award gave a brief speech.
O aceitador do prêmio fez um breve discurso.
2. In chemistry, an atom or molecule that accepts electrons in a chemical reaction
The electron accepter in this reaction is oxygen.
O aceitador de elétrons nesta reação é o oxigênio.
3. In commerce, one who accepts a bill of exchange or promissory note
The accepter is legally obligated to pay the bill on maturity.
O aceitador é legalmente obrigado a pagar a letra no vencimento.
The term 'accepter' is primarily used in formal, technical, and legal contexts in both English and Portuguese. In everyday Brazilian Portuguese, people typically use circumlocutions like 'quem aceita' (the one who accepts) rather than the formal noun 'aceitador'. In chemistry and commerce, 'accepter' and 'aceitador' maintain technical precision across both English and Portuguese-speaking communities.
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