Word of the Day:
donor
What It Means
One who makes a donation.
An object, typically broken beyond repair, that is used for spare parts.
A group or molecule that donates either a radical, electrons or a moiety in a chemical reaction. Compare acceptor.
The charity raised $2,000 from various donors.
Donor in Context
“You'll need to lengthen the plug for the fan switch and swap its connector for that of the donor.”
Did You Know?
From Middle English donoure, donour; from Anglo-Norman donour, from Old French doneur (See French donneur).
Source and license
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