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acceptor [ak′sep·tər] (chemistry) A chemical whose reaction rate with another chemical increases because the other substance undergoes another reaction. A species that accepts electrons, protons, electron pairs, or molecules such as dyes. (chemical engineering) A calcined carbonate used to absorb the carbon dioxide evolved during a coal gasification process. (solid-state physics) An impurity element that increases the number of holes in a semiconductor crystal such as germanium or silicon; aluminum, gallium, and indium are examples. Also known as acceptor impurity; acceptor material.
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| Recipes to meet a 45 durometer target will contain very little
filler, and most of the filler will be the acid acceptors needed for the
curing reaction. All Modular Series
are compatible with most of the MDB Bill Acceptors on the market. The efficiency of the government acceptors and
certifiers increases and the prompt pay penalties decrease. |
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